National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to apply part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task effectively.

The task will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council assess and enhance the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants need to provide info showing that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the compulsory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, and so on). Companies' staff may reveal interest through the employing firm for the task. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for electing 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

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and projects.worldbank.org 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 dispute of interest. More info can be gotten at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address listed below (in person 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 just recently occurred 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) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience versus environment change impacts, especially women

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and worldwide development partners from the rmi national training council 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 face the difficulties presented by environment modification, understanding its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from different communities to resolve the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital function of ladies and youth in this task as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for thorough security of susceptible populations

during emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed 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 champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and examined 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 crucial component of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important 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 sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site check out increased 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the job 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. Provides inputs to two broader assessments- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational achievement and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of standard education, absence 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 economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to provide trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The job consisted of four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness 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 standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually remained fundamentally the very same after job conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's

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