RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply 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 executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.
The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework 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 enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.
The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information showing that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )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 conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address 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 -full name of the prospect". 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended 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 national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change effects, specifically females
and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being 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 attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations
during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals
, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a crucial component of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 professional education training system has actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.
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