National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the profits 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 task efficiently.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing 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 skills of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants should offer information demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a circumstance, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

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

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

environment and develop reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )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. Further info can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line must 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 recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged 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 intended to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving rmi national training council's water security and marshall-islands.worldplaces.me neighborhood strength versus environment change impacts, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and global 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 constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the challenges positioned by environment change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of females and youth in resolving climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to resolve the pressing issues we face today, including climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the crucial role of women and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered important issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive security of vulnerable populations

during emergency situations. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their vital function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants

, stressing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to 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 task. The installation is a crucial part of the project, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready 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 gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. 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 efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the trade and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Ideal local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies

were not available, thus the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign workers. Thus, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to offer well-trained employees needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job included four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard 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 employment education training system has remained fundamentally the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to developing a devoted labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the absence of in-house personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.