RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded job effectively.


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


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested 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 need to provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with customers 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. Additional details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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 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, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The setup is a key component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental 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 joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.