RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with 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 assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the choice process. The requirements for choosing 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 developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 4th
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 essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide advancement 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 work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by environment change, 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 vital role of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack 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 private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop 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 remained essentially the very same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.