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) cost. 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 implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.



The task will focus 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 examine and improve the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.



The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).



The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer details showing that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training


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


Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and construct effective group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )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 below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought to 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 national training council 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 happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment modification effects, specifically females


and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 Ael__ 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 country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 necessary function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations


during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals


, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 task. The setup is an essential part of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its


water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 remained basically the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.