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) expense. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


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 assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The in-depth 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 show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the selection process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in rmi national training council 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 actually 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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 obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is an essential component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see boosted my 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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment 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 trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of four parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task 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 professional education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after task completion. 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 dedicated labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.