National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.



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



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



The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).



The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details showing that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff may express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice 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.


Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including 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 effective group relationships with customers and relevant 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 dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written type 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 -full 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, specifically women


and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the challenges posed by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 vital role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 climate change on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations


throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants


, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 crucial element of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task 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 project when it reaches Jabat.


"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site go to improved 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate


Fund, with the job 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 task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local examination of ADB support 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 low 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. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. 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 operational.