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) cost. It means to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist 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 framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria 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 procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 national training council 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. 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 crucial element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project 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 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 check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance 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 fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered 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 skills training to supply trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 trade education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate 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 vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task 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.