RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds 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 job efficiently.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people shall be considered 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (personally or by email )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 4th
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 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 safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges postured by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital 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 essential function of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with 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 climate modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 key component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved 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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider assessments- the regional examination 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 poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 skills training to supply trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.