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 means to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details showing that they have the required credentials and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms’ personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered 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

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct efficient 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 modified November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line should 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was arranged 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 required 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 neighborhood resilience against climate change effects, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence 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 important function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources.”We want to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues 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 change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website check out 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic 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 development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional proficient personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities 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 enhance skills training to offer trained workers needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 actually stayed essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.