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) cost. It means to use part of the profits for consulting services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of workers through recognized college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed qualifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages resolving the necessary experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might express interest through the utilizing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and credentials of people shall be thought about in the choice 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.

Have 2-5 years' experience developing and

executing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance

abilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team 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 ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be gotten at the address below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be

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

The subject line must 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 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 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 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 reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community strength against environment modification effects, especially ladies

and youth, ensuring that no one is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we face the challenges positioned by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital function of women and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to deal with the pressing issues we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the vital role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.

The first day of the workshop covered important concerns connected to 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 environment change on water security and the out of proportion effects on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for detailed protection of vulnerable populations

throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their important function in health, incomes, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants visited 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 task. The installation is an essential component of the job, matched by assistance from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the positive effect of the ACWA job on the community and its

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

"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the value 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 shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and site check out improved 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate change and its regional impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is made possible 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 two more comprehensive evaluations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable local knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies

were unavailable, hence the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide well-trained workers needed for continual financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 components: advancement of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced skills training chances for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was rated unsuccessful. Minimal development was attained in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partly credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The task was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after task conclusion. The study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's

commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to link technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.