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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 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 focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info showing that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and pertinent 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 details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 national training council 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out 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 task. The installation is a crucial part of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. 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 help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

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 understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed essentially the same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might 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 details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.