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) cost. It intends 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 task 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 assess and boost the skills of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply information showing that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address below (in person 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 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 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 ladies 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 resilience against environment modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential 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 vital role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial part of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-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, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.