RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info showing that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements for electing 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with clients and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment change effects, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its impact 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 ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out 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 task. The setup is a crucial element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned 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 thankfulness for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained 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 found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs 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 required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.