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) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties presented by climate change, comprehending its impact 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 function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with 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 value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The setup is an essential component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out boosted my 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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.