National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 task successfully.

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

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply details demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies’ staff may reveal interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people 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 an associated 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 required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and build efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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 revised November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. More details can be acquired at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written form to the address below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should state:”National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting rmi national training council‘s water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, particularly females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and international 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is important for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources.”We want to highlight the essential role of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered important problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial part of the job, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and website check out increased my 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, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately experienced foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The task 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.