RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.
The assignment 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 RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.
Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, www.adb.org 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (in person 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 [email protected]: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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change impacts, especially women
and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of females and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations
throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants
, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. 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 installation is an essential component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement 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 abilities 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 especially high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop 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 stayed essentially the very same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate 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 link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.
