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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to use part of the profits for consulting services.


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


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


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer info showing that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 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 communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional information can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must 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 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital function of females and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related 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 environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 setup is a key component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance 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 learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adjustment 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities 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 well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained essentially the same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.