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) expense. It intends to use 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 efficiently.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information showing that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about 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 procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )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 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with 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 modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 occupation education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour information 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 personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.