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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) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


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


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 boost the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information showing that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 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 school 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience versus environment modification effects, especially women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of women and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered critical problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 job. The setup is a crucial part of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit enhanced my 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic 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 joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 vocational education training system has actually remained basically the very same after task conclusion. The research study put forward 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 details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.