National Training Council - Marshall Islands

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) cost. It plans to apply part of the profits 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 project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through accredited college accreditation.



The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).



The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide information demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about 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 developing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and construct effective 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written type to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 females 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 dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus climate change impacts, specifically ladies


and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global advancement 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.


RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations


throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants


, stressing the importance 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 stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a key element of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its


water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."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 community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 abilities training to provide trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.