1 National Training Council - Marshall Islands

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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


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


The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide details showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection process. The criteria for choosing 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. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital 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 understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing rmi national training council's water security and community strength against environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the vital role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds 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 vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 job. The setup is a crucial component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out 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 neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities 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 skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.