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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 plans to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 assess and enhance the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer info showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications 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 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
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with clients and pertinent 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. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
provided in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 aimed 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 reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification effects, especially females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties presented by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

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 unifies us from numerous communities to address the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the important role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 task. The setup is a key component of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit enhanced 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 understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly 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 employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary 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 job 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 professional education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.