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 speaking with services.


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


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and boost the skills of employees through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against climate change effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing 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 women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs 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 component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort 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 skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade 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 discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.