RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.
The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.
Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and develop reliable 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently taken place 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 understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification impacts, especially women
and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 national training council 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles postured by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants
, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key part of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided 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, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate
Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.
