RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings 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 task effectively.


The task 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 assess and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information showing that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and www.usp.ac.fj 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 details can be gotten 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 listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. 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 reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus environment change impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential function of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns 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 climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 task. The setup is a crucial part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task 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 website visit. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst 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 fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.