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 intends to use part of the earnings for consulting services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 assess and improve the skills of workers through accredited college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants need to supply information showing that they have actually the required credentials and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, etc). Firms’ personnel may reveal interest through the employing company for the project. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. 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

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

skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers and relevant 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. Additional details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written type to the address below (personally 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific’s school 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood strength against climate modification effects, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country.”It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we face the challenges postured by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,”she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in resolving climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unifies us from numerous neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources.”We wish to emphasize the vital role of women and youth in this job as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for thorough security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous forms that can develop in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all individuals

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he said. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The setup is a key component of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit acted as an important direct experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

“This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment.”The workshop and website check out enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I’m eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, “he said. By the workshop’s end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader assessments- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in skills training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Appropriate local competent personnel for existing task vacancies

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

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers needed for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has stayed essentially the exact same after task completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government’s

commitment to developing a dedicated labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.