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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) expense. It means to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from 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 task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply details showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 4th
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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 job. The setup is a crucial element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.