RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-documents/56192/56192-001-iee-en.pdf targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (in person 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 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 intended to empower females 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 reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community strength against environment change effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital 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 essential role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants 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 project. The setup is a key part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community 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 task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out boosted 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 employees required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed basically the exact same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.