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


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 examine and boost the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details showing that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements 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
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 conflict of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 national training council 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment modification effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 work together. As we face the challenges posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial function of women 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, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 setup is a crucial element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.