RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from 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 project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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 eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. 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 developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with customers 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges posed by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues 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 impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 installation is a key part of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence 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 economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.