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 received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council examine and boost the skills of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer details demonstrating that they have the required certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may express interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. 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 designing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient group relationships with customers and relevant 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. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 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 important training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. 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 improving rmi national training council's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, specifically females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 posed by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is an essential element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to improved 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, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between 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 vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.