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) expense. It plans to use part of the earnings for consulting services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and relevant 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 dispute of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should 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 needs 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial function 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 critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 task. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted my 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained essentially the same after task 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 government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.