RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 task effectively.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 assess and boost the abilities of employees through certified 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 show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 just recently occurred 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is an essential component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see increased my 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.