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 intends to use part of the proceeds 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 assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the selection 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 designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 4th
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 school 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) job. 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 ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included 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 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout 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 unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial part of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project 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 site visit. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted my 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 abilities training to offer trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary 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 job 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 basically the exact same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.