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 means to use part of the profits 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 efficiently.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of workers through accredited college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, only 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 developing and

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

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. companies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 modified November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address listed below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must state:”National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was arranged 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 understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and community resilience versus climate modification impacts, specifically females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country.”It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important 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 vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to stress the vital role of women and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and examined 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 an essential element of the project, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as an important firsthand experience of the positive impact 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 first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and site go to boosted 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.

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

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained workers needed for continual economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited 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 requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has stayed basically the exact same after project completion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.