RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use 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 project will focus 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 enhance the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should supply info showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Additional information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 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 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability against climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities across 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 resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."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 communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 job. The setup is a crucial component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see boosted my 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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available jobs 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 offer well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic 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 same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.