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 use part of the profits for speaking with services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer info demonstrating that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in rmi national training council 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 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 strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community durability against environment change effects, specifically females

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 agencies, 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants visited 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 job. The installation is a key component of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task 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 clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.