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) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


The assignment will focus 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 abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating 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
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must 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 should 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 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 important role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join 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 discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained basically the exact same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.