National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It means to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer info showing that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Companies’ staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about 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 developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided 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 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 ladies and youth with the understanding 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 improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation.”It is our responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by climate modification, comprehending its effect 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 function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to emphasize the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is an essential part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

“This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site see increased my 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 understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack 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 economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to supply well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The job included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 actually remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government’s

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.