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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use 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 job successfully.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure 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 enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details showing that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the selection 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties presented by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The setup is a key element of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 employment education training system has actually remained fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The research study put forward 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 establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.