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 intends to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


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


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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 designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate 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. More info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 aimed to empower women 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 boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed 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 essential role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 project. The installation is a key component of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly 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 trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed basically the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.