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) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for consulting 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 efficiently.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer information showing that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (face to face 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals 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 nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital role of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. 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 element of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit enhanced 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation 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. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch 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 vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.