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 means to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


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


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


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, 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 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace 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 email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 projects.bancomundial.org Water Safety Management has recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices required 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 community resilience against climate change effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important function of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 actually remained basically the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.