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) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for 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 successfully.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply information showing that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for choosing 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
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable 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 dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during workplace 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 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 vital training was organized 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential function of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems 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 importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 task. The installation is an essential part of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task 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 very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved 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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 professional education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.