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) expense. It means to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The assignment 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 enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team 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. Additional details can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 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 essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. 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 strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification impacts, specifically females

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 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 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges positioned by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women 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 crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out 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 setup is a crucial element of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to improved 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 better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. 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 Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.