RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with customers and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details 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 form to the address listed 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 -complete 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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus environment change effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with 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 climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task 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 taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit boosted my self-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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.