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


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information showing that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and rmimof.com featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges postured by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 job. The setup is a key component of the job, 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 job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.