RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people will 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 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
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. 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 effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 installation is an essential part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job 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 task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered 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, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation 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 external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities 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 improve skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst 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 fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained basically the exact same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.