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) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework 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 enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years’ experience developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop reliable group relationships with customers and relevant 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. Additional info can be acquired at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line needs 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended 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 ). This training strengthens a dedication to boosting RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against climate modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country.”It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and site go to enhanced 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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has actually stayed basically the exact same after job completion. The study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government’s

dedication to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.