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) cost. It intends to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the selection process. The criteria for electing 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. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient 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 conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally 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 happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see increased my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack 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 economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 provide well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 stayed essentially the very same after task completion. The research study advanced 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 committed labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.