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 means to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is an essential part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served 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 revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.