RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the choice process. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of 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 develop efficient team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global advancement 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the important function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is an essential element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out improved 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Thus, 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 trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 vocational education training system has stayed basically the same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.