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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 profits for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure 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 in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested 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 offer details showing that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. 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
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with customers 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. Further details can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. 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 dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important function of females and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with 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 environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants 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 job. The setup is an essential part of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important 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 chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear 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 so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.