RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task effectively.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information showing that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers 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. More info can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind 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 -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 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 understanding and practices required 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 neighborhood durability against environment change effects, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges positioned by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with 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 modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 project. The installation is an essential element of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to increased 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 employment education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.