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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received 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 help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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 show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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 creating and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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. Additional information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 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 national training council ). This vital 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 required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change effects, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, 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 attendance, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 job. The installation is a crucial element of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude 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 very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack 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 joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop 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 remained basically the very same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.