RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the in carrying out the World Bank-funded project successfully.
The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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.
Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:" Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director !.?.!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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change effects, especially females
and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with 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 environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants
, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 setup is an essential element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced my self-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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants 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 brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic 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 remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the , it was not totally functional.
