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) cost. It intends to apply part of the proceeds 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 project efficiently.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details showing that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the selection process. 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
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Additional details can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was organized 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital 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 essential function of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues related 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 environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants 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 task. The installation is a key component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness 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 first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.