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) expense. It means to use part of the profits 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 job effectively.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 assess and boost the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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. Further information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form 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 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 crucial 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus climate modification effects, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential role of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key element of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job 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 explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see boosted 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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their communities 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence 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 government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.