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) cost. It means to use 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 task effectively.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details showing that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 women 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 dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and www.adb.org future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with 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 found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after task completion. 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 establishing a committed labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.