RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits 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 job effectively.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework 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 comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice process. The requirements for electing 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
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (face to face 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 national training council 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties postured by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the vital role of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with 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 disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 setup is a crucial element of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader assessments- the local assessment 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 mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional 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 advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.