RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the rmi national training council National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.


The project 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 assess and boost the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people 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 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial 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 said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 a crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important direct 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 opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 offer well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained essentially the same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.