National Training Council – Marshall Islands

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) expense. It plans to use part of the proceeds for speaking with services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details showing that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach 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 similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing 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

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance

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

environment and build reliable group relationships with clients and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line ought to 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI’s water security and community strength versus climate modification impacts, especially females

and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 collective action in developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unites us from different neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources.”We want to stress the essential role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the need for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out 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 job. The setup is a key element of the job, matched by support from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 participating in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website see enhanced 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two broader evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

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

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality in between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 parts: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop 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 remained essentially the same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.