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 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 project efficiently.


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.


The comprehensive 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 indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must provide details showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line ought 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 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 recently happened 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required 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 durability versus climate change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and global development partners from the rmi national training council 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 duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop joins us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a key element of the task, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity 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 learned 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 job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, hence the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project 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 partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 vocational education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.