National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

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

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure 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 boost the skills of workers through recognized college certification.

The detailed 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 supplying the Services. Interested Consultants should supply information showing that they have actually the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms’ staff may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people shall 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 designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, 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 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 modified November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further info can be obtained at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

provided in a written form 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 fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This essential 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 women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, making sure that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide 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 cumulative action in developing a climate-resilient nation.”It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties postured by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is essential for enhancing the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to highlight the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important problems 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 results on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for detailed protection of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school attendance, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all participants

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to 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 a key component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the chance to join the workshop and made clear 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 a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website visit. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and prepared to assist when it gets here,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and site visit increased my 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project 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 task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader examinations- the regional assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of fundamental 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 unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The task included 4 components: development of a career awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might 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 employment education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after job conclusion. The study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job set up a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.