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 means to use part of the earnings for consulting 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 successfully.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through recognized college certification.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information showing that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing 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 creating and
carrying out 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 government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from 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 national training council 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 duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital 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 disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a key element of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task 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 explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished 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 primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 actually stayed fundamentally the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.