National Training Council – Marshall Islands

National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the skills of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing 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 designing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line must 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 ladies and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

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

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global 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 national training council 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we face the obstacles posed by climate change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We wish to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial problems associated with 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 environment modification on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA project. The setup is a crucial component of the project, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

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

“This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and website go to improved my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Examines the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has stayed fundamentally the same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely functional.