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) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should provide info demonstrating 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 resolving the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and certifications of people shall be thought about in the choice 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.

Possess 2-5 years’ experience developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written kind 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 -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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against climate change effects, specifically females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the vital function of females and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can emerge in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, highlighting the significance 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 neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. During the workshop, participants visited 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 project. The setup is a key part of the task, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

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

“This was my very 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 ecstatic about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and ready to help when it gets here,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 knowledge with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and could 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 occupation education training system has remained basically the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to establishing a committed labour information system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.