National Training Council – Marshall Islands

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 intends to apply part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project effectively.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework 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 skills of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for choosing 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 creating and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. More details can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written form to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must state:”National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 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 ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against climate change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international development 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We wish to stress the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues related to 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 environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial part of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join 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 guest speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it gets here,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and website go to enhanced my self-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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement 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 skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could 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 trade education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.