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 plans to apply part of the earnings for speaking with 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 efficiently.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and boost the skills of workers through certified college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered 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 procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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 gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues related 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 change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a crucial part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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 broader evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 improve skills training to offer trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private 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 stayed fundamentally the exact same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.