RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits for consulting services.


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


The task will focus 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 National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide info demonstrating that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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 creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must 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 needs to 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of females and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance 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 return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 task. The setup is an essential part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 remained basically the exact same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage 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 professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.