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) cost. It means to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded job 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 examine and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms’ staff might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The criteria for electing 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 designing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop efficient 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 modified November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address below (face to face 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 candidate”. Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!nt***@nt*****.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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually just recently occurred 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 knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and community resilience against climate change effects, particularly women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges positioned by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing 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 females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop joins us from numerous communities to address the pressing problems we face today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources.”We want to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial problems related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results 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, worrying the need for detailed defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different types that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”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 communities to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 task. The installation is a crucial element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the chance to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and ready to assist when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and website go to improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods 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 project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly competent foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained employees required for continual economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard 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 employment education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after project completion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to developing a dedicated labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.