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) expense. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will help 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, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.
The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the selection 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.
Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build effective group 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (in person or by email )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 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 just 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change effects, particularly females
and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and global 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 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to resolve the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive security of susceptible populations
during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants
, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 crucial element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed basically the exact same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.
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