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 means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will concentrate 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 examine and boost the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for choosing 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 designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be acquired 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 listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 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 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. 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 project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 job. The setup is an essential part of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted 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 proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task 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 actually remained essentially the very same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.