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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 plans to apply part of the profits 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 project efficiently.

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

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide info demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address listed 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 -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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community strength against climate change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles posed by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, 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 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 project. The installation is a crucial component of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable 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 sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to improved my 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely 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 trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 stayed essentially the exact same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.