RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 improve the abilities of workers through certified 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 qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer information showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written form to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate change effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment modification, comprehending its effect 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 vital role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 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 firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.