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 plans to use part of the profits for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.
The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the rmi national training council National Training Council evaluate and enhance the skills of workers through recognized college accreditation.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants must offer details demonstrating that they have actually the needed certifications and pertinent experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might express interest through the employing firm for the project. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements 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 designing and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Exceptional communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with working with diverse stakeholders, including government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and develop 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 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional information can be obtained at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full 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 taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This crucial 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 ladies and youth with the knowledge and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This training reinforces a commitment to improving RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus environment modification impacts, specifically women
and youth, making sure that no one is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from federal 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 national training council 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and work together. As we face the challenges postured by climate modification, understanding its influence on our water resources is vital for enhancing the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential function of ladies and youth in attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from various neighborhoods to address the pressing issues we face today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the vital role of ladies and youth in this project as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered important concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the effects of climate change on water security and the disproportionate impacts on susceptible groups. The significance of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project elements was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the requirement for thorough protection of vulnerable populations
throughout emergency situations. In addition, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the various forms that can occur in catastrophe scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The program concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals
, stressing the significance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA task. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 task. The installation is a key component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important direct experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site go to. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job concerning Jabat and ready to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website go to enhanced my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm anticipating sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better equipped to comprehend climate change and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, 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 performance of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to two broader examinations- the regional examination of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of standard education, lack of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the occupation and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Unemployment was particularly high amongst the youth and ladies in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Therefore, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer trained employees required for continual financial and social advancement. This was to be accomplished through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project consisted of four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. Overall, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Restricted development was accomplished in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or going to voc-tech education could be partly attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has remained basically the very same after job completion. The research study put forward that ADB might encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a dedicated labour details system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with market need. Although the job established a labour market information system, in the lack of internal staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.