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 speaking with services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )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. Additional information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 intended 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 ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, 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 groups.io the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of ladies 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 important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is an essential element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job 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 project 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 check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst 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 fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.