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) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply info showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with customers and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. More info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is an essential part of the project, complemented by support 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 task 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 made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 professional education training system has actually remained basically the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal 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 details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.