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) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting 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 task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.



The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).



The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide information demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and construct reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below during 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 ought 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 recently happened 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification effects, specifically ladies


and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, https://www.usp.ac.fj/research/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/05/rmi-innovation-report-proposed-workplan-2020-2025.pdf and worldwide 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.


RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations


during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals


, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 installation is an essential element of the job, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable 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 chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.


"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic 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 skills training and the professional and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

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 fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish 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 basically the same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.