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 gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use 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 project efficiently.


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


The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the using company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the selection process. The requirements 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
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient team 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must 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 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 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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 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 strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment modification impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide development 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential 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 important role of women and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered vital issues connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a key part of the task, matched by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear 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 a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate change and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational 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 weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 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 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed basically the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
dedication to developing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.