RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted 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 task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the selection 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to 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 should 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 actually recently happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 key part of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation 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 first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence 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 unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained essentially the exact same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.