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 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 executing the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The project 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 assess and boost the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages attending to the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, https://www.ntcinfo.org/ similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct reliable group 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 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

delivered in a written type to the address 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 4th

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually 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) task. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against climate change effects, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the difficulties posed by environment modification, comprehending its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods across the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the essential function of women and youth in this job as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered vital concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of environment modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can emerge in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school attendance, self-respect, and building resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, individuals checked out Rongrong Island and examined 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 crucial element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude 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 site visit. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm excited about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it gets here,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to boosted my 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 looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of brand-new resources to affect their communities 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 Evaluates the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points 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. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Appropriate regional knowledgeable workers for existing job vacancies

were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided 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 improve skills training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The long-standing weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and might 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 occupation education training system has remained fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the project established a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.