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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) expense. It intends 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The assignment will concentrate 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 evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out 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 tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection process. The criteria 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
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential training was organized 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 national training council ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change effects, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 national training council 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles postured by climate change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues 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 disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 installation is a crucial part of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to increased my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.