RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job successfully.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered 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 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 national training council 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions 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 job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is an essential part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect 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 made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low 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 particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.