RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the proceeds 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 project efficiently.


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


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info 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 form to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial training was organized 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. 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 job. More importantly, 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 examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key element of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad 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 credited to the poor quality of standard 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 trade education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.