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 means to use 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework 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 enhance the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should supply info demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided 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 -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 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness 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 attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 task. The setup is a key part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity 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 see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit increased 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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor 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 establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed basically the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.