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 intends to use part of the earnings 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 task effectively.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info demonstrating that they have the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people shall 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, 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 government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form 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 -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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles presented by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital 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 vital role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing 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 return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood 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 project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out 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 thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.