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) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


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 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 suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer details demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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 dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally 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 actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females 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 commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various communities to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 a crucial component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning 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 website check out improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly 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 private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop 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 basically the same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.