National Training Council – Marshall Islands

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 plans to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and boost the skills of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info showing that they have actually the required certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ personnel may express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about 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.

Possess 2-5 years’ experience developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and relevant 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 revised November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. More information can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs to state:”National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific’s campus 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women 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 enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against environment modification effects, specifically women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, 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 developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties posed by environment modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges.”This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We want to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited 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 installation is an essential element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website go to improved my 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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 job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative 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 improve abilities training to provide well-trained employees required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 trade education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.