RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The assignment will concentrate 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 accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection process. 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 creating 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, including government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed 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 against climate modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 a key part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my 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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish 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 essentially the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.