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) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal 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 pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 national training council 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 obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges postured by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns 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 impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 project. The setup is a key part of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out boosted my self-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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 2 wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental 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 economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental 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 employment education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.