RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the earnings 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 task effectively.


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of 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 first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant communities. 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 task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project 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 explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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 environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed essentially the same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.