RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with 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 focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with customers 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 dispute of interest. More details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial training was arranged 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 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 dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change effects, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues 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 effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 installation is a key part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 employment education training system has stayed basically the same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.