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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for consulting services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 enhance the skills of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information showing that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build 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. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type 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 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 recently happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international development partners from the rmi national training council 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined 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 key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained 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 go to. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit increased 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered 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 improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish 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 remained basically the exact same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.