National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans 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 successfully.



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



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



The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, 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 developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural


environment and develop efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
delivered in a written kind to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently occurred 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against climate modification impacts, particularly females


and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included 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 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.


RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial function of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for thorough protection of vulnerable populations


during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can develop in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals


, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back 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 set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is an essential element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important firsthand 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 opportunity to sign up with 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 discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site visit increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.


Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.


These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing job vacancies
were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed basically the same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.