National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the profits for consulting services.

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

The project will concentrate 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 examine and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must supply details showing that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' staff might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals 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 a related 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. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written type to the address below (face to face 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 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving rmi national training council's water security and community resilience against climate modification impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the important function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout 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 task. The installation is a crucial part of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to affect 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 performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress 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 entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task 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 professional education training system has stayed fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.