RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project successfully.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 examine and enhance the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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 eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide details showing that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 national training council 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a key element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit improved my 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, individuals were better geared up to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities 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 particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task 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 professional education training system has remained essentially the exact same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.