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 plans to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task efficiently.


The task will concentrate 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 assess and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide info showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients 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 conflict of interest. More info can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (personally 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 candidate". 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial 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 security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment modification impacts, specifically females
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and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout 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 difficulties."This workshop unites us from various communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 job. The installation is a key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained 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 visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
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. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained essentially the very same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and occupation 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 totally operational.