RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 job efficiently.


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through certified college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info showing that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, 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 relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 happened 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 intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes 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 conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient 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 key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key element of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 professional education training system has remained basically the same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.