National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It plans to use part of the earnings for speaking with services.

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

The assignment will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must offer information demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar tasks, similar conditions, etc). Firms’ personnel might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, only the experience and qualifications of individuals will be thought about 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 developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and students 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 conflict of interest. More details can be gotten at the address listed below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by e-mail )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!.?.!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 ). This essential 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 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 improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient country.”It is our duty to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles postured by climate change, understanding its effect 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 important role of females and youth in attending to climate-related challenges.”This workshop unites us from different communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, livelihoods, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m thrilled about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and site check out boosted my self-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 anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two more comprehensive examinations- the regional evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 parts: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved abilities training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially females and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after job conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.