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


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind 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 -full name of the candidate". 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 actually 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting rmi national training council's water security and community durability versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities across 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 unifies us from different communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task 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 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 check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.