RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with 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 effectively.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide information demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: www.adb.org 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
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information 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 (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change impacts, specifically females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants 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 element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job 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 job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort 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 supply well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained essentially the very same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.