RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply information showing that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by e-mail )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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females 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 improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles postured by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional competent workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 occupation education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after project completion. 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 information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.