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 plans 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for choosing 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including 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 efficient group relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]: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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate change impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, 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 country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial element of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased my self-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 knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 professional education training system has stayed basically the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.