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 use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 examine and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind 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 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international development partners from the rmi national training council 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. 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 job. The installation is an essential part of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly 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 trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative 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 improve skills training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. 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 dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.