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) cost. It intends to apply part of the profits for speaking with services.

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

The task 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 assess and https://unevoc.unesco.org improve the abilities of employees through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to provide details showing that they have actually the needed qualifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more 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' personnel might express interest through the utilizing company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection process. The criteria 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and facilitation

abilities. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, consisting of federal government. firms, TVET institutions, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with customers 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 details can be acquired at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

delivered 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 needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important 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 aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water safety management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a dedication to enhancing RMI's water security and community durability versus environment modification impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government companies, non-governmental organizations, and global 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by environment change, comprehending its impact on our water resources is vital 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 essential function of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the important role of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The first day of the workshop covered critical issues associated with 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 impacts on vulnerable groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of susceptible populations

during emergencies. In addition, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can emerge in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, incomes, school presence, self-respect, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."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. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is a crucial component of the project, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website see improved my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this knowledge with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and use brand-new resources to impact their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local proficient personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality between readily available jobs and skills 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 skills training to supply trained employees needed for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The project included four parts: advancement of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the task was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or attending voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The project was supply-driven and could not establish 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 stayed fundamentally the exact same after project 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

dedication to establishing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and trade education training program offerings with industry need. Although the task set up a labour market details system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.