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) expense. It means 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer details showing that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for electing 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 designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (in person 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 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 happened 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting rmi national training council's water security and community strength versus climate change effects, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with 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 climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The 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 establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.