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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) cost. It plans to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project effectively.


The project 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 skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials 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 creating and
implementing 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. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable 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 conflict of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form 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!.?.!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 ). 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 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 enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 national training council 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During 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 installation is a key part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic 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 go to increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic 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 federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities 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 approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary 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 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 remained fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. 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
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.