RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply info showing that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. 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 federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (in person 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 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 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 essential 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 safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The 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 effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a key part of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased 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 neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private 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 task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.