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) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the rmi national training council National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task effectively.


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details showing that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged 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 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 community durability versus climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

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 different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with 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 effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and unevoc.unesco.org future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key element of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer 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 development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
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 basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.