RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the profits for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.
The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice 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 creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change impacts, specifically ladies
and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations
during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals
, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a crucial part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate
Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed basically the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.
