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) cost. It plans to apply 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through certified college certification.


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 providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide details demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The requirements 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by e-mail )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 actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting rmi national training council's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential 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 role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back 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 installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a crucial part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods 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. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between available 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 trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.