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 funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded project efficiently.


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


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


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must supply information showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address below (face to face 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required 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 community strength against environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international 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 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from various communities to attend to the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues 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 modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. 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 browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 element of the job, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see 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 revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website see increased my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal regional experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between offered jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job 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 vocational education training system has remained fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.