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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 proceeds 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 project successfully.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and improve the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project 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. Intrigued Consultants should supply details demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The requirements 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info 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 type to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment change effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges presented by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council 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 unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during 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 crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 crucial element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased 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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between offered 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 supply trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.