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) cost. It intends to use part of the profits 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, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should provide details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (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 firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of people will be considered in the selection process. 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

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with clients and relevant 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 revised November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered in a written form to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line ought to 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 4th

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 school 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 intended 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 national training council ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, 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 constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unites us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the important function of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined 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, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out served as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join 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 so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site check out increased 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend environment change and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide well-trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Restricted progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to developing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.