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 plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with 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 successfully.


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


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer details showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. 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 developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with customers 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The installation is an essential element of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.