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) cost. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council assess and boost the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice 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 developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required 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 environment change impacts, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout 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 resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to 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 environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation 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 task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained essentially the same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.