RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings 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 efficiently.


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 skills of employees through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, https://unevoc.unesco.org/countryprofiles/docs/UNESCO_Funding-of-Training_Marshall-Islands.pdf specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues 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 change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. 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 an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join 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 found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.