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 means to apply part of the profits for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job successfully.


The project will concentrate 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 evaluate and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 dispute of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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, 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 difficulties presented by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key 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 stated. During the workshop, individuals 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 project. The installation is a crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional 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. Suitable local skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 actually remained essentially the same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.