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 intends to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded task 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 assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info showing that they have the needed qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection procedure. The requirements 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.

Have 2-5 years’ experience designing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and relevant 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 dispute of interest. Further info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line ought to state:”National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect”. 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed 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 community durability versus climate modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 responsibility to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from numerous neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources.”We wish to stress the essential role of females and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns related 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 modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial part of the task, matched by support from Australia

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

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

“This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and site visit enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local competent personnel for existing job vacancies

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

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees needed for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

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 fundamental education. The job 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 stayed essentially the very same after project conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.