RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )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 national training council 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 actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical issues 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 disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. 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 job. The setup is a key element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job 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 project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed essentially the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.