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 means to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 assess and improve the skills of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply details showing that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals will 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 an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years’ experience developing and

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

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

environment and construct efficient group relationships with clients 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 revised November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. More info can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address listed below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s school 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI’s water security and community resilience against environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, 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 building a climate-resilient country.”It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unifies us from different communities to address the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We wish to emphasize the important function of females and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 key component of the job, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

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

“This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional 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 weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local proficient workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop 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 fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.