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 intends to apply part of the proceeds 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 effectively.


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure 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 workers through certified college certification.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer info showing that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, www.adb.org and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The requirements 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change impacts, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 project. The setup is a key part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit improved my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs 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 skills training to offer trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained essentially the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.