RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to use part of the earnings for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, 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 firms )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 ", setting forth 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
provided in a written form to the address 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 -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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 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 enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges presented by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important 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 women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise 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 attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 project. The setup is a crucial element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative 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 skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed basically the same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.