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) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer details demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials 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 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. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of 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 reliable team relationships with customers and relevant 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 conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address 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 candidate". 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 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against environment change effects, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity 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 website check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit increased my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional 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 women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the project 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 going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 vocational education training system has actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.