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) expense. It plans 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 job successfully.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details demonstrating that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals 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.

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 communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community durability against environment change impacts, especially females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important function of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. 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 a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed essentially the same after job completion. The research study advanced 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 information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.