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) expense. It means to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job successfully.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide 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 addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications 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.

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. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 understanding 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 community durability versus environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with 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 environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 installation is a key part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand 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 opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after job completion. The study put forward 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 establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.