RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits 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 project successfully.


The project will concentrate 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 examine and improve the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment 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 need to offer details showing that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection process. The requirements for choosing 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and relevant 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. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered 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 -complete 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with 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 disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 task. The installation is an essential component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my 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 sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment 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 poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.