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


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria for choosing 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective group relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability against environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and global advancement 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 work together. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 a key element of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear 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 learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic 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 remained essentially the very same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.