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 plans 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure 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 enhance the abilities of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms’ personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for choosing 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 needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 info can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address listed below (in person 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has recently occurred 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against climate change effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the vital function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital 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 effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The installation is a key component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task 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 go to. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator 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 provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Evaluates the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

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

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. 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 attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 employment education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to developing a committed labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.