RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task effectively.


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


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply info showing that they have the required certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements for choosing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal 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 effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address listed 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 -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 national training council 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 taken place 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed 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 national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the challenges positioned by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants went to 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 setup is an essential part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit increased my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.