RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services (“the Services”) will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project efficiently.


The assignment will focus 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 examine and boost the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.


The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements for electing 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 developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and relevant 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 “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally 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 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 taken place 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI’s water security and community durability against environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country.“It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties presented by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,“she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges.“This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources.“We wish to emphasize the important function of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.“Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,“he stated. During 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 project. The installation is an essential part of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted 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 gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with 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 found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,“she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.“The workshop and site visit enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better geared up to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees required for sustained financial 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, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed basically the exact same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s
commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.