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) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds 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 task effectively.


The project 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 National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired 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 below (personally 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 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 4th
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 ). This vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed 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 project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 job. The installation is a key element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear 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 so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses 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 federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the very same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.