RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide details showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice process. The requirements 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered 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 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 4th
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 essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties postured by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary 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 essential role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to attend to the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function 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 vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to enhanced my self-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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard 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 private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative 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 improve skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard 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 actually stayed basically the same after task 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 establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.