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) expense. It means to apply 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 task effectively.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. 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 designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 just recently happened 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 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 understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 task. The setup is an essential component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned 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 sign up with 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 so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see enhanced my self-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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job 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 trade education training system has remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.