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) expense. It intends to use part of the earnings for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the rmi national training council National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


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 skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel 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 choice process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to 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 ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate change impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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, 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is an essential element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear 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 check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out boosted 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 neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved 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 getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed 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 trade education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after job 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
dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.