RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding 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 help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The assignment will concentrate 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 evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall 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 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
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should 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 -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 important 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 females 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 reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial 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 issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 setup is a crucial part of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities 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 job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 professional education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.