RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide details showing that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 just 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed 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 community strength against environment change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by environment modification, understanding its influence 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 role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. 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 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 job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring 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 partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 vocational education training system has actually remained basically the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.