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) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. 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
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students 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 (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be acquired 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 below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles postured by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important concerns 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 climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. 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 examined 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 element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.