RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


The task 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 evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. 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 developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, 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 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 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) 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 enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate change effects, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. 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 task. The installation is a crucial element 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 effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see increased my self-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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after job 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 devoted labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.