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National Training Council - Marshall Islands

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 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 in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.



The task will focus 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 evaluate and enhance the abilities of employees through certified 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 people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.


Possess 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. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and develop effective group relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address below (personally 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 national training council 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change impacts, especially ladies


and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.


rmi national training council 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 unites us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential function of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough defense of susceptible populations


throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants


, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."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 neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 key part of the job, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its


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


"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."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 offered 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, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled 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 performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination 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 abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The task included four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed basically the same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.

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