National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The project 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 enhance the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide details showing that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms’ staff might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years’ experience designing and

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including 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 efficient team 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 “, stating the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written type to the address listed 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 -full 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently happened 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding 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 community resilience versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we face the challenges posed by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unites us from different communities to attend to the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the important role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the requirement for extensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 project. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

“This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site check out improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered 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 better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was rated not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has stayed basically the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.