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) expense. It means to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 examine and enhance the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, 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 (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. More details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change impacts, specifically females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important concerns connected to 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 results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 an essential component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear 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 discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop 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 stayed essentially the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.