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) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job effectively.

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and enhance the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.

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

The Council now invites eligible people (“Consultants”) to show their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants need to offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages addressing the mandatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, etc). Companies’ staff might express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and certifications of people will be thought about in the choice procedure. The requirements 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.
Have 2-5 years’ experience designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitationskills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct effective group 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 dispute of interest. Additional details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should beprovided in a written kind 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 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 just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific’s school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) job. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the knowledge and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training enhances a dedication to improving RMI’s water security and neighborhood durability against climate change impacts, especially females
and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international advancement 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 responsibility to come together and work together. As we face the challenges posed by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary function of females and youth in attending to climate-related obstacles.”This workshop joins us from various neighborhoods to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, consisting of climate-related challenges, especially on our water resources.”We want to emphasize the crucial function 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 issues associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate modification on water security and the disproportionate effects on susceptible groups. The importance of incorporating gender equality and social inclusion into all project aspects was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, worrying the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can develop in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, self-respect, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals
, highlighting the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial 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 stated. During the workshop, participants visited 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 task. The installation is a key element of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
‘s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit 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 appreciation for the opportunity to sign up with 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 so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m excited about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and all set to assist when it shows up,”she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and website see improved 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 anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, “he stated. By the workshop’s end, participants were much better equipped to understand climate change and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and use new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. 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 Examines the performance of the project and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional attainment and lack of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the professional and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was particularly high amongst the youth and women in the outer islands. Suitable regional knowledgeable personnel for existing task vacancies were not available, hence the importation of appropriately proficient foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between offered tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Governmentof the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to provide trained workers required for continual economic and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: development of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced skills training opportunities for ladies and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, specifically females and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was rated not successful. Minimal progress was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard 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 employment education training system has actually remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The research study put forward 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 devoted labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market info system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally functional.