RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds 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 task successfully.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should offer info demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection 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 developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 conflict of interest. More details can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address below (in person 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related 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 change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

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

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 installation is a key element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community 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 job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage 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 vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private 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 stayed fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. 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 committed labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.