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 means to apply part of the earnings for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The task will concentrate 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 assess and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 dispute of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently happened 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 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 enhances a commitment to boosting rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important 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 climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value 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 comprehensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 task. The installation is a key element of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join 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 learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.