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) expense. It intends to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face 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 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 arranged 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 intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is an essential component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 professional education training system has remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.