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


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded project effectively.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 assess and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, groups.io and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 dispute of interest. More info can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 national training council 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 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 posed by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout 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 unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important function of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with 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 out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 a crucial element of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out improved my 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local proficient personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality 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 employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.