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 profits 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 project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details showing that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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. Additional information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength versus environment change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."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 provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between 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 occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job 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 occupation education training system has actually remained essentially the same after task completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.