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 means to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed 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 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes 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 included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 key element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 improve abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad 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 standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private 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 basically the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.