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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 intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help 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 producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through certified college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply information showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements for choosing 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 designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of females and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 setup is a key component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.