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 intends to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task effectively.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure 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 employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating 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 working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should 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 ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the candidate". 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus climate change impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal 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 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms 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 essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined 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 job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see boosted 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily 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 professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 occupation education training system has actually remained essentially the same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.