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 received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded project effectively.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of workers through recognized college certification.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide info demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection procedure. 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 developing and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 dispute of interest. More info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification effects, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the vital 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 critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, 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 job. The setup is a key component of the job, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site see enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish 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 fundamentally the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.