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


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task successfully.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements for choosing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 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 just 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 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment modification effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide advancement 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 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants 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 task. The setup is a crucial component of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job 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 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 discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit enhanced 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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private 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 stayed fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.