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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information demonstrating that they have actually the required certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 conflict of interest. More info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person 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 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 happened 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended 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 dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide development 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 national training council 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 country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key 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 job. The installation is an essential element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to increased 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact 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 performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained fundamentally the exact same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. 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.