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 plans 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 task effectively.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants must offer info showing that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms’ personnel might express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice 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 developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients and pertinent 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 “, stating the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten 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 below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line should 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 recently happened at the University of the South Pacific’s school 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women 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 dedication to improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, particularly women

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties posed by environment change, comprehending its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being 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 addressing climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their important role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants 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 job. The installation is a key element of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed 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 site visit. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it gets here,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and site visit 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 understanding with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, participants were better equipped to understand environment change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 Assesses the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

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

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has actually stayed essentially the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to establishing a committed labour details system to connect technical and professional education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.