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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) cost. It means to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task effectively.

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

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details showing that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be gotten 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 listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment modification, understanding 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 resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. 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 setup is a crucial part of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity 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 learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses 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. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst 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 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.