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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 proceeds for speaking with services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist 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 framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details showing that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The requirements 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 creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 actually just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized 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 intended 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 enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment change effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and global advancement 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 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 country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different communities to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial role of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out 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 project. The setup is an essential component of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join 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 discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.