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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans 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 executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, 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 customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving 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 ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered vital problems associated with 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 environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited 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 job. The setup is a crucial part of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important firsthand 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 join 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 found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see enhanced my 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement 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 weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort 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 improve abilities training to offer trained workers required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring 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 credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after project 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 establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.