RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the profits for consulting services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide information showing that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below during office 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 needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 intended 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 improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change effects, especially females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential role of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 setup is a crucial element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance 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 learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to increased 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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-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 performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.