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) cost. It means 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 conflict of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate change effects, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
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 disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 setup is a crucial element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed 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 discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see increased my 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research 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 outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained basically the exact same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.