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 intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer info showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global development 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles posed by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key component of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site go to increased my 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 said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The 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 devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.