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) cost. It means to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the selection 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided 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 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 actually 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety 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 change effects, particularly females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted 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 expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."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 knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.