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 plans to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged 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 intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles posed by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness 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 addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential 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 vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 a crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job 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 taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site 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 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 local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between offered jobs and abilities 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 improve skills training to offer trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 employment education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.