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 intends to use part of the earnings for consulting services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )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. More details can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered 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 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties positioned by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important 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 climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants visited 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 project. The setup is a crucial part of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Limited 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 getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.