National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding 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 executing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.



The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.



The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).



The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the using firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria 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 creating and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. More details can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment change effects, particularly ladies


and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.


RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from different communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the crucial role of females and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough defense of susceptible populations


throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants


, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The installation is a crucial element of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its


water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.


"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.


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 knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate


Fund, with the project 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 project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional competent workers for existing task vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities 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 approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed essentially the same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.