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 apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 boost the skills of employees through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies’ staff might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall 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.

Have 2-5 years’ experience developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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. More details can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written kind 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s campus 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women 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 boosting RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength versus climate change impacts, particularly women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 country.”It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We want to highlight the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the value 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 communities to empower others,”he stated. During 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 a crucial component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join 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 learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website visit increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Suitable regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained workers needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 components: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 employment education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, 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 task established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.