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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) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings 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 effectively.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure 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 improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address listed 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 -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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 national training council 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 nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties presented by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained 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 see. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved my self-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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after task completion. The research 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
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.