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


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through certified college certification.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the choice 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed 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 Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, www.zoominfo.com Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 a crucial component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.