RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 improve the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally 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 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 actually recently happened 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 women and youth with the knowledge 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 strength versus environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development partners from the rmi national training council 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial 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 stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The installation is a key part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. 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 use brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 well-trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop 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 remained basically the very same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.