National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people (“Consultants”) to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to offer info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ staff might express interest through the using firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. 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 creating and

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

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients 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 “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be

delivered 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 must state:”National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 happened at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This vital training was organized 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation.”It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges posed by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We want to highlight the crucial function of females and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues 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 effects of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 project. The setup is a crucial part of the task, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better equipped to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task 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 job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider assessments- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Ideal local knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and abilities 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 improve abilities training to offer trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task included 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after project completion. The 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

dedication to developing a committed labour information system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.