RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds 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 job effectively.


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 boost the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 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. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes 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 conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods 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 key component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit boosted 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
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 basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.