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


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task effectively.


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


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred 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) task. 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 ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 task. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood 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 first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set 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 go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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. Provides inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project 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 vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.