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 apply 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 executing the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 examine and boost the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide details showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop 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. More info can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address listed 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 4th
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 arranged 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 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 obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."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 stated. 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 assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project 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 vocational education training system has stayed essentially the very same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.