National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually 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 job effectively.

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing 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 workers through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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 developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and develop efficient group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be acquired at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written form to the address below (personally or by email )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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females 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 improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation.”It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for thorough security of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop 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, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing 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 go back to your communities to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site see improved 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 neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better geared up to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and females in the external islands. Ideal regional proficient workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 abilities training to offer trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Minimal development 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 entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could 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 vocational education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.