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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, just 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 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
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information 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 below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital 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 problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key 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, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a key part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job 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 site go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the regional evaluation 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 mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and skills 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 approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic 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 fundamentally the very same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.