RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 intended to empower females 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 commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 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 country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 project. The installation is a crucial element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see 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 revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project 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 visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly 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 occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental 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 occupation education training system has stayed basically the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.