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 plans 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 in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and relevant 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (in person 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 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial 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. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 installation is a crucial element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job 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 made clear 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 learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external 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 federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 trade education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after task conclusion. The research 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 establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.