RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits for consulting services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective group relationships with customers and appropriate 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed 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 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) task. 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 national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with 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 hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 project. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project 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 remained essentially the exact same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.