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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


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 indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students 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 (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 obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided 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 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 aimed to empower ladies 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 commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability against climate change impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving 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 role of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems 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 disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key 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 visited Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 an essential element 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 positive impact of the ACWA project on the community 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 project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.