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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the profits for consulting services.

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

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

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 national training council 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 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles positioned by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to boosted 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, individuals were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained essentially the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.