RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply information showing that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed 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 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles postured by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital function of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to 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 out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. 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 crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills 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. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available jobs 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 professional education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect 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 capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.