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 plans to use part of the proceeds 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 task efficiently.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of workers through accredited 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 welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 creating and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including 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 efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 national training council 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change effects, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues related 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 effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills 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 particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and skills 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job 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 trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.