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) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services (“the Services”) will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.


The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people will 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 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. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 dispute of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (personally 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 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 intended 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 commitment to boosting rmi national training council‘s water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody 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 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country.“It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,“she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges.“This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.“We wish to highlight the vital function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues 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 value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities.“Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,“he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 job. The setup is a key part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,“she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.“The workshop and website check out improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited 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 employment education training system has stayed basically the very same after task 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 developing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.