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) expense. It means to use part of the profits 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 task effectively.
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The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of individuals will be thought about 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address below (in person 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 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 reinforces a dedication to boosting rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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 nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit 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 chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered 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 vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized 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 attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.rmi.org