National Training Council - Marshall Islands

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RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use 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 implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.



The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.



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



The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply info demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and appropriate 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 comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.


Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, 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 (including 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed 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 versus impacts, especially women


and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide advancement partners from the rmi national training council 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles posed by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,"she said.


rmi national training council Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial function of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for thorough security of susceptible populations


throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants


, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants 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 job. The setup is an essential part of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its


water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.


"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see boosted my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment 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 amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to supply well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed basically the exact same after job completion. 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

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.