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 actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the profits for speaking with services.


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


The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


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


The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and
implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal 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 effective group relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written type to the address below (personally 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 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was organized 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability versus environment change effects, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to emphasize the essential function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for detailed security of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to worked as a valuable direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task 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 explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider assessments- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing job vacancies
were not available, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.