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 means to apply part of the profits for consulting services.


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


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 enhance the skills of workers through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The criteria 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 required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 dispute of interest. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type 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 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 4th
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 school 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear 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 learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 employment education training system has remained essentially the very same after task 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 federal government's
commitment to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.