National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits for seeking advice from services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 enhance the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide information showing that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the assignment. In such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice process. 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 designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitation

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

environment and construct effective group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s”

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers “July 2016 modified November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. More info can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written type 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently happened at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country.”It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles postured by climate modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from various communities to deal with the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school presence, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 project. The setup is an essential part of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood 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 job when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site see boosted my 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 comprehend climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence 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 joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished 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

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard 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 employment education training system has stayed fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.