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) cost. It means to use part of the profits for consulting services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address listed 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles postured by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important 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 women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential function of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods 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 task. The installation is an essential component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity 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 learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress 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
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.