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 gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the earnings for speaking with services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the rmi national training council National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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 designing and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs 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 4th
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 school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out 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 expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project 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 check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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 much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to affect 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination 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, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort 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 enhance skills training to provide well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job 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 professional education training system has remained essentially the very same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.