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 received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and enhance the skills of employees through accredited college certification.

The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have the needed credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms’ personnel might reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. 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

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

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including 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 reliable team relationships with customers and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including 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 conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

provided in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face 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 recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and community resilience against climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, making sure that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, 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 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 collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles positioned by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing problems we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We want to stress the essential role of women and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to 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 an essential component of the job, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood 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 taking part in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and site see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better equipped to understand environment modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader assessments- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered 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 skills training to offer trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary 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 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 remained essentially the same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.