National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use 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 implementing the World Bank-funded task effectively.



The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.



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



The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might express interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection process. 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 creating and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and construct reliable group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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. Additional details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written form to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate change effects, particularly women


and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties presented by environment change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.


RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles."This workshop unifies us from different communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the essential function of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough defense of susceptible populations


during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals


, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 task. The setup is an essential component of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task 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 explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.


"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.


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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence 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 private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were not available, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 vocational education training system has stayed fundamentally the exact same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.