National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans 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 carrying out the World Bank-funded job efficiently.

The task will focus 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 assess and improve the skills of workers through certified college certification.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. 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 developing and

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

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written kind to the address 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 -complete 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was organized 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 women 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 commitment to improving RMI’s water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles postured by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We wish to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited 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 project. The installation is a crucial component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join 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 found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site check out enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked 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 proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project 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 vocational education training system has remained basically the exact same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.