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) 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply info showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection process. 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 designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers 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 dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 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 reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus climate modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues 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 climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. 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 key part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity 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 abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 employment education training system has remained essentially the same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.