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) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection process. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against environment change impacts, particularly 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 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 duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to 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 disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 an essential part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task 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 check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic 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 professional education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after task completion. The research 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
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.