RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project 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 enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements for choosing 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 treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against environment modification effects, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems 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 modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions 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 project. The installation is an essential part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out improved my 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, participants were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients 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 going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 employment education training system has remained essentially the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.