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 intends to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will concentrate 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 examine and enhance the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should supply information showing that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements for choosing 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 developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 national training council ). This crucial 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by climate change, understanding 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 vital function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial 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 concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined 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 key component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external 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. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.