RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to apply 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 National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.


The project 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 assess and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.


The comprehensive 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 supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people shall 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with clients 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address below (personally or by e-mail )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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential training was organized 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the difficulties presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 supply trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 remained fundamentally the exact 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 connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.