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) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds 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 focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to 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 must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was organized 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 needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus environment change effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, 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 duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges positioned by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital role of females and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
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 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 aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack 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 skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational 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 advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project 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 getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 trade education training system has actually remained fundamentally the exact same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.