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) expense. It means to apply part of the earnings 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 job efficiently.
The assignment will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of workers through certified college accreditation.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in offering the Services. Interested Consultants ought to supply details demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and relevant experience to carry out the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no greater than four (4) pages dealing with the obligatory experience and qualification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, similar conditions, and so on). Companies' personnel may express interest through the using firm for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and credentials of individuals shall be thought about in the selection process. The requirements for choosing 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 creating and
executing RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and assistance
abilities. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, including federal government. firms, TVET organizations, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and construct effective team 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. Additional info can be gotten at the address below during office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address below (personally or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line should 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 4th
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 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 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 reinforces a dedication to improving RMI's water security and community durability against climate modification impacts, specifically ladies
and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included 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 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 constructing a climate-resilient nation."It is our duty to come together and interact. As we face the obstacles presented by climate modification, comprehending its impact on our water resources is essential for enhancing the wellness of communities across 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 attending to climate-related difficulties."This workshop unites us from different communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related challenges, particularly on our water resources."We wish to stress the important role of women and youth in this task as your participation contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The first day of the workshop covered critical concerns associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment change on water security and the out of proportion results on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task elements was also talked about. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the requirement for thorough defense of susceptible populations
during emergency situations. Additionally, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different kinds that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school participation, self-respect, and structure resilient communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all participants
, highlighting the importance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are key to the success of the ACWA project. More notably, you are the champs and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout 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 an essential component of the task, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive effect of the ACWA project on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed 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 very first time taking part in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA project pertaining to Jabat and all set to help when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better equipped to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and utilize new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate
Fund, with the job 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 job and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 more comprehensive examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the special assessment research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low instructional achievement and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mainly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the outer islands, and weaknesses in skills training and the occupation and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high amongst the youth and women in the external islands. Suitable regional competent personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch in between available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and employment 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 financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: development of a profession awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional fortifying. The expected result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, specifically ladies and youth in the external islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard education. The task was supply-driven and could not develop a strong linkage with private sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and trade education training system has remained fundamentally the same after project conclusion. The study advanced 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 committed labour info system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not totally operational.