RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for www.adb.org seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist 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 producing 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 examine and enhance the skills of employees through certified college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 Water Safety Management has actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function 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 critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 project. The setup is a crucial component of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see increased 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 remained essentially the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.