National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide info showing that they have actually the needed credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the selection 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 designing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build efficient team relationships with clients and pertinent 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. Additional details can be gotten at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written type 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 -complete 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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to improving RMI’s water security and community durability versus climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is necessary 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 function of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns 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 impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are essential 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 stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 job, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

“This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website see boosted 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

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

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was an inequality in between offered 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 employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to 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 private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained basically the exact same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.