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


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure 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 improve the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide information showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group 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. Additional info can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should 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 ought to 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 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 essential 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 project. The installation is a crucial element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project 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 understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.