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


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure 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 enhance the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply information demonstrating that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, 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 developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 fourth
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 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of females 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 issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 installation is a crucial part of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of 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. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.