National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply 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 executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.

The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must supply info showing that they have actually the required certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable tasks, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, just the experience and credentials of people will be considered in the selection process. The requirements for choosing 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 designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation

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

environment and construct reliable team relationships with clients and appropriate 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 conflict of interest. More details can be obtained at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written kind to the address listed 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 prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in rmi national training council 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 occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 aimed to empower females 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 dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification impacts, specifically women

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from 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 building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the challenges postured by climate change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We want to emphasize the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered important issues 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 change on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 job, complemented by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to served as a valuable direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task 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 website check out. I now comprehend the importance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out increased my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize 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 Assesses the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal regional skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, for this reason the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve abilities training to offer trained workers needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for women and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, specifically women and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental 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 vocational education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after project conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to link technical and trade education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the absence of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.