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


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


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should offer info demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered 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 needs 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 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 important training was arranged 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed 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 neighborhood resilience against climate change impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges postured by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues associated with 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 modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is an essential element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned 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 gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points 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 particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.