National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer info showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years’ experience developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent 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 “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written form to the address listed 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 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 vital training was arranged 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 intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and community resilience against environment change impacts, particularly females

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured 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 responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unifies us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the important function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial 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 stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 key part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has stayed essentially 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 federal government’s

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.