RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use 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 successfully.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council assess and improve the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 4th
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 vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. 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 boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods 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 unites us from different communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of women and youth in this task as your involvement 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 impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 a crucial part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among 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 standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 remained fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.