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) cost. It means to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.
The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The criteria 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 designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct effective group 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended 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 strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change effects, specifically women
and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals
, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is an essential element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand 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 gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit improved 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, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has remained essentially the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.
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