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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 means to use part of the profits for consulting services.

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

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide info showing that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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 developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address listed 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 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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience versus climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential role of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 component of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude 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 first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities 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. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional proficient workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic 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 fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.