RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits for consulting services.


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


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


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer details demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective group relationships with customers 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety 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 resilience against environment modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness 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 attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals 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 project. The setup is an essential component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job included four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 vocational education training system has actually remained essentially the same after task conclusion. The research 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
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.