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 means 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 implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of workers through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible people (“Consultants”) to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach 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 similar assignments, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ staff may express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials of people shall be considered in the choice process. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years’ experience creating and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop effective team relationships with customers 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 “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line ought 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 fourth

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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important 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 aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength versus environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential 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 important function of females and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the important role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 an essential component of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

“This was my first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and site go to boosted my self-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 stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of fundamental 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 private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of basic education. The project 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 trade education training system has actually stayed essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to developing a committed labour details 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 internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.