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 implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.


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 assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )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 just recently taken place 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential 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 function of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important 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 effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed 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 health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 job. The installation is a crucial part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly 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 task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 skills training to provide trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained basically the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.