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) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through certified college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for electing 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More details can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )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 actually just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems 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 effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in disaster scenarios, 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, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 professional education training system has remained essentially the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.