RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits 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 project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 examine and improve the abilities of employees through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide details showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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 dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )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 just recently taken place 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 intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges postured by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role 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 critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with 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 a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see boosted 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative 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 skills training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop 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 exact same after task 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 developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.