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) expense. It intends 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 implementing the World Bank-funded project successfully.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and improve the abilities of employees through recognized college accreditation.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).

The National Training Council now welcomes eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply info demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages addressing the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms’ personnel may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a circumstance, only the experience and credentials of people 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 creating and
carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and facilitationabilities. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET organizations, companies, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build efficient group relationships with customers and pertinent 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. Further information can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must beprovided in a written type to the address 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 -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 happened at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a dedication to enhancing RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience against climate change impacts, especially females
and youth, ensuring that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, 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 collective action in building a climate-resilient nation.”It is our duty to come together and work together. As we deal with the obstacles posed by environment modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is essential for improving the well-being of communities across the Marshall Islands,”she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of ladies and youth in dealing with climate-related obstacles.”This workshop unifies us from numerous communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources.”We want to highlight the crucial function of females and youth in this project as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, “she stated.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the impacts of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the requirement for extensive protection of susceptible populations
during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all participants
, highlighting the value of their contributions to their communities.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods 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 set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial element of the job, complemented by support from Australia
‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see worked as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join 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 visitor speakers, group activities, and the website check out. I now comprehend the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement.”The workshop and site go to enhanced 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 eagerly anticipating sharing this knowledge with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better equipped to comprehend climate modification and its regional impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and make use of new resources to affect their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 Examines the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of standard education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the trade and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and females in the outer islands. Appropriate regional skilled workers for existing task vacancies were unavailable, hence the importation of appropriately competent foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Governmentof the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to supply trained employees required for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide abilities training system. The job included four parts: development of a profession awareness program, skills training improvement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the job was ranked not successful. Limited development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of standard education. The job was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with private 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 fundamentally the very same after job conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy discussion, to follow through on the government’s
commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with industry need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the lack of internal personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.