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


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


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 assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. 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 designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 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 important training was arranged 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification effects, specifically women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges presented by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 role of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important function of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined 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 task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, 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 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained basically the same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.