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 plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with 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 task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide info demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written form to the address below (in person or by email )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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 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 neighborhood resilience versus climate change impacts, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing 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, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted 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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop 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 remained fundamentally the very same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.