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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 assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through certified college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the selection 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 creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 conflict of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type 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 -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 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is an essential component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased my self-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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities 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 enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has remained basically the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.