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) cost. It plans to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


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


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice 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 developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 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 taken place 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges postured by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance 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 found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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 much better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.