RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


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


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients 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. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit boosted my 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.