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) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.


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


The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 evaluate and improve the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.


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


The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide information showing that they have the needed credentials and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. 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 designing and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group relationships with customers and appropriate 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (in person 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 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against climate change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, highlighted the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles posed by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital function of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out 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 project. The setup is a key component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 trade education training system has actually remained basically the same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.