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 plans 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 executing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


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


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info showing that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team relationships with clients and relevant 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 conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 women 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 boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential 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 essential role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important role of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation 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 notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 crucial part of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable local proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 occupation education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.