National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends 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 project effectively.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ staff might express interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered 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

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

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

The subject line must 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 4th

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 school 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI’s water security and community resilience versus environment modification impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and international 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the difficulties positioned by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from various communities to resolve the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, 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 analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is an essential part of the project, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation 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 a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and website visit boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Assesses the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points 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 especially high among the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between available jobs 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 authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard 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 professional education training system has actually remained essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.