RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings 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 job successfully.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess 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 welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection 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 designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 fourth
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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important 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 environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 job. The installation is a crucial element of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. 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 trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed basically the very same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.