National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to use part of the proceeds 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 project efficiently.

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

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, and so on). Firms’ staff might express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection 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 creating and

implementing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective group relationships with clients and relevant 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. Further details can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should 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 taken place 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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, highlighted the significance of cumulative action in constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from various communities to resolve the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the important function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues related 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 climate change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can emerge in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 task. The installation is a key part of the project, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task 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 task when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m excited about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website check out 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 community, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional 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 task 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 wider assessments- the regional 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 mostly due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local skilled personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has remained fundamentally the same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to establishing a devoted labour details system to link technical and professional education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.