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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information showing that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements for electing 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", https://unevoc.unesco.org/countryprofiles/docs/UNESCO_Funding-of-Training_Marshall-Islands.pdf stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 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 ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and global 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate change, comprehending its influence 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 necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial part of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the outer 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 private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed essentially the same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.