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) cost. It means to use 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 job successfully.

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

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details showing that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms’ personnel may express interest through the using company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years’ experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable group relationships with clients 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. More information can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered 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 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 actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized 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 intended 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 reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI’s water security and community resilience versus climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties.”This workshop joins us from different communities to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We want to highlight the essential function of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related 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 climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can arise in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods 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 crucial component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

“This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave 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 much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use new resources to affect their communities 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities 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 skills training to offer trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated not successful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic 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 very same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to establishing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.