National Training Council - Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project

The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten 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 efficiently.

The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through certified college accreditation.

The comprehensive Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now invites qualified people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide info showing that they have actually the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, etc). Companies' personnel might reveal interest through the using firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and certifications of individuals 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 a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Possess 2-5 years' experience designing and

carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and assistance

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

environment and build effective team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of 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 info can be gotten at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

delivered in a written form to the address below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.

The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete 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 Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth

Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 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 enhances a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience against environment modification effects, particularly ladies

and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from 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 groups.io 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 obligation to come together and work together. As we face the obstacles posed by environment change, understanding its effect on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the important function of ladies and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from numerous communities to attend to the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources."We want to stress the essential function of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered critical issues related to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all job elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for extensive defense of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various types that can occur in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their important function in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building resistant communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your communities to empower others,"he said. During the workshop, individuals checked out 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 project. The installation is an essential part of the task, matched by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to functioned as an important firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its

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

"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project coming to Jabat and prepared to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and site visit boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to comprehend environment change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to affect their communities positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the support 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 Assesses the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the poor quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal local skilled personnel for existing job vacancies

were not available, hence the importation of properly experienced foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between offered jobs and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and occupation education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer well-trained workers required for sustained economic and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The project included 4 elements: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training improvement, enhanced abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and work for trainees, particularly females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Limited progress was accomplished in making the project responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The long-standing weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies

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

dedication to developing a dedicated labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.