RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should supply details showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 4th
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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing 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 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a key element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join 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 discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might 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 information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.