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 intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 assess and enhance the abilities of workers through certified college certification.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide info showing that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and credentials 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 creating and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop effective group 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 “, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line should 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI’s water security and community strength versus environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to stress the vital role of women and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for detailed defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. During the workshop, participants 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 a key part of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and site visit increased my 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 understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance 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 performance of the job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and women in the external islands. Appropriate regional experienced workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was achieved in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 very same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.