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) expense. It means 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 executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.


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


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details showing that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 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 actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 work together. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage 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 abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 supply well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. 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 ranked unsuccessful. Minimal 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 proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.