RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out 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, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will 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 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
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by email )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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a key part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted my self-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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage 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 economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort 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 supply well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing 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 partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed basically the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage 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 industry demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.