RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to use 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 executing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 improve the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should supply info demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection 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. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 taken place 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 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 enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important 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 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 job elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is an essential element of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation 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 discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit enhanced my self-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, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.