National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply 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 implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

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

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified people (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to provide information demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel may reveal interest through the using company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the selection procedure. The requirements 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

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and develop reliable team relationships with customers and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of firms )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 information can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line ought to 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 actually recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This crucial training was arranged 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 females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against environment change impacts, specifically ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges presented by environment modification, understanding its effect 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 vital function of females and youth in addressing climate-related challenges.”This workshop joins us from different neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.

The 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 impacts of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was likewise talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital role in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude 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 significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, participants visited 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 component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

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

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website check out boosted my 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 knowledge with my neighborhood, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities 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 Examines the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the regional assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of standard education, absence 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 economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide well-trained employees required for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for students, especially females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to developing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.