RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the earnings for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task efficiently.
The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.
The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training
, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.
Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"
Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, projects.worldbank.org 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,
Republic of the Marshall Islands: The 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification effects, particularly ladies
and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international development partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges posed by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants
, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate
Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.