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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) cost. It intends to use part of the earnings for seeking advice from services.

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

The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating 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 assess and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.

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

The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants must offer information showing that they have the needed credentials and pertinent experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages resolving the obligatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc). Firms' staff might express interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of individuals will be considered 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 developing and

executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and facilitation

skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. companies, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build reliable team relationships with clients 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 ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Additional details can be obtained at the address listed below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be

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

The subject line should state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the candidate". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council[email protected]: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 actually just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This important training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. 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 ). This training strengthens a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against environment change impacts, especially ladies

and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited 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, underscored the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our responsibility to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the difficulties presented by climate modification, comprehending its effect on our water resources is necessary for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she stated.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop joins us from various communities to address the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to highlight the crucial role of women and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.

The very first day of the workshop covered crucial concerns connected 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 change on water security and the disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergencies. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their vital role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building resistant neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his appreciation to all individuals

, 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 return to your communities to empower others,"he stated. During the workshop, individuals visited Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA job. The installation is an essential element of the task, complemented by support from Australia

's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out worked as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA job on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her thankfulness for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now understand the value of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website check out increased my confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were much better geared up to comprehend environment change and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance 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 efficiency of the job and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive assessments- the local evaluation of ADB support for the Pacific and the special evaluation study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in abilities training and the professional and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Unemployment was specifically high amongst the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable local proficient personnel for existing task vacancies

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

of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to provide trained employees needed for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be achieved through an integrated national skills training system. The task consisted of four components: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted abilities training chances for ladies and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for trainees, especially females and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the task was rated unsuccessful. Restricted progress was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies

amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained basically the very same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's

dedication to developing a devoted labour information system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the project set up a labour market info system, in the absence of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.