National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.

The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded project efficiently.

The project will concentrate 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 evaluate and improve the skills of workers through recognized college certification.

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

The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants should offer info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages attending to the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' staff might express interest through the using company for the assignment. In such a circumstance, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice procedure. The criteria 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.

Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and

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

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

environment and construct effective 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

provided in a written form to the address listed below (personally or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line needs 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, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently happened at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This vital training was arranged 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 women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for www.zoominfo.com climate-resilient water security management in the

Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and neighborhood durability against environment modification effects, specifically ladies

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government companies, non-governmental organizations, and international advancement 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 collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing problems we deal with today, consisting of climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the essential role of ladies and youth in this project as your participation is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was likewise discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and structure resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and analyzed the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a key element of the task, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA project on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the chance to sign up with the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I found out a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it gets here,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website go to increased 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 stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two wider evaluations- the regional evaluation of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Ideal regional competent workers for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance skills training to provide trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was rated unsuccessful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and professional education training system has actually remained essentially the very same after task completion. The research study advanced that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.