RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally 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 prospect". 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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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 country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties presented by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 job. The setup is an essential part of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit boosted my self-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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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. Provides inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative 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 enhance skills training to provide trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job 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 trade education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.