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) expense. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 improve the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection 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 treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students 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 (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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", https://www.adb.org/ stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 essential training was arranged 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed 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 versus climate change effects, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles presented by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish 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 very first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 job. The installation is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 supply trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project 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 trade education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.