RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project


The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.



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



The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.



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



The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply details showing that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. 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 creating and

executing RPL. structures, policies, https://www.zoominfo.com/pic/national-training-council/461963389 and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and build effective 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail )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!.?.!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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, 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 important 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification effects, specifically ladies


and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 Ael__ 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.


RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations


throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants


, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a crucial part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its


water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 very first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate


Fund, with the task 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. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 stayed essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.