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) cost. It means to use part of the profits for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should supply information showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out 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 might express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. 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
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team 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 conflict of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )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[email protected]: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 actually recently happened 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting rmi national training council's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital for improving 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 role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of females and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for detailed protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 an essential part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site see increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has stayed essentially the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.