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) expense. It means to apply 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 project effectively.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 recognized college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should supply details showing that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written form 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 -complete name of the prospect". 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies 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 dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, rmimof.com 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 country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges postured by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 setup is a crucial part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job 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 check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out improved my self-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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, 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 task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider assessments- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort 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 enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.