RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from 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 project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details showing that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the choice process. The requirements for choosing 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and https://projects.worldbank.org/ neighborhood strength versus climate change impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 national training council 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary 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 essential role of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key 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 said. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 a crucial element of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood 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 job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered jobs 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 improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained essentially the same after job conclusion. 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 connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. 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 completely functional.