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 use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. 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 designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with clients 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 4th
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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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 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 project. The setup is a crucial part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project 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 taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit increased 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 knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job 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 employment education training system has remained basically the same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.