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) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (face to face 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 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security 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 environment change effects, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied 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 enhance skills training to offer trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst 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 standard 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 professional education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.