RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded project successfully.
The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about 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 needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by email )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 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 crucial 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 aimed to empower ladies 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 commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, particularly ladies
and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and international development partners from the rmi national training council 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations
during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants
, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return 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 project. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact 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 made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my 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 value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, 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 job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative 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 improve skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job 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 going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 stayed fundamentally the exact same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.
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