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 means to apply part of the proceeds 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 developing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites eligible individuals ("Consultants") to show their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to supply info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the necessary experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' staff might express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the selection procedure. 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience developing and

implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and develop 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered in a written kind to the address below (in person 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, www.unescap.org Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and community resilience against climate modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental companies, and worldwide development 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we deal with the difficulties positioned by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for improving the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of women and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles."This workshop unites us from various communities to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The 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, concentrating on the effects of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the need for extensive protection of susceptible populations

during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can arise in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his thankfulness to all individuals

, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, participants checked out 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 an essential component of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to join 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 discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my self-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 knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to understand climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and use brand-new resources to affect their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support 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 Assesses the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 broader assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local skilled workers for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The job consisted of 4 components: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked not successful. Minimal progress was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of basic education. The task 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 trade education training system has remained basically the same after task conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

dedication to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and occupation education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.