RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means 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 job efficiently.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure 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 boost the skills of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 aimed to empower women 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 commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of females and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, 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 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 an essential component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out enhanced 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 much better geared up to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among 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 could 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 actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. 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 government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.