RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. 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 executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


The task will focus 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 workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information showing that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind 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 national training council 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns 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 climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 job. The setup is a key component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses 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 federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in 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 economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.