RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use 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 implementing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The task will focus 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 examine and enhance the skills of employees through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, 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 relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 fourth
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 important 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed 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 community strength against environment modification effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide development 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 country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental 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, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 setup is a key part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment 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 among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad 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 credited 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 actually remained fundamentally the same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.