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) cost. It means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should offer information showing that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements for choosing 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 developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind 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 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 actually just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability against environment change effects, specifically women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges postured by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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 said. During the workshop, participants 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 job. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation 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 advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.