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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding 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 job effectively.

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

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, 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 certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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 designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and appropriate 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to 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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 posed by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals 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 task. The installation is a crucial element of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site see increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 provide well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development 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 partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after task completion. The 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
commitment to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.