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 actually received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It plans to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of workers through certified college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies’ personnel may express interest through the using company for the task. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years’ experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including 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 pertinent 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 dispute of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )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 fourth

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 campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and community strength versus climate modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, 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, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country.”It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties postured by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of females and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources.”We wish to emphasize the important function of women and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough defense of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their crucial role in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,”he said. During the workshop, participants visited 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 project. The setup is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

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

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity 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 taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and ready to assist when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and website go to boosted my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

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 knowledge with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its regional effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their communities favorably. 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to two wider examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the vocational and technical education system.

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

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign workers. Hence, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The task included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and occupation education training system has remained basically the same after project completion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s

commitment to establishing a dedicated labour information system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.