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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details showing that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. The criteria for choosing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 dispute of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind 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 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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by climate modification, comprehending its effect 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 important role of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."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, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key component of the project, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear 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 found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my 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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative 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 abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four elements: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was accomplished 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 elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.