National Training Council – Marshall Islands

RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
<br>The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) cost. It intends to use part of the proceeds for consulting services. <br>
<br><br>The consulting services (“the Services”) will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in carrying out the World Bank-funded task successfully.<br>
<br><br>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 helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the skills of employees through certified college accreditation.<br>
<br><br>The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are indicated in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).<br>
<br><br>The National Training Council now welcomes eligible people (“Consultants”) to suggest their interest in supplying the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer info demonstrating that they have the needed certifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the necessary experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms’ staff might express interest through the employing company for the assignment. In such a scenario, only the experience and qualifications of people shall be considered in the choice process. The requirements for electing the Consultant are: A.<br>Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree in education, training <br>
<br>, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.<br>
<br>Possess 2-5 years’ experience creating and
<br>carrying out RPL. frameworks, policies, and procedures. A sample of previous work will be needed as proof of previous experience. Outstanding interaction, training, and assistance<br>skills. Experience with working with varied stakeholders, consisting of federal government. agencies, TVET organizations, employers, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural <br>
<br>environment and construct effective team relationships with clients and pertinent stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s”<br>
<br>Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers “July 2016 modified November 2020” Procurement Regulations “, stating the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further details can be obtained at the address below during workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest must be<br>provided in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
<br>The subject line ought 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,<br>
<br>Republic of the Marshall Islands: The 4th
<br>Women and Youth Training for<br>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 campus 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) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
<br>Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training strengthens a commitment to boosting RMI’s water security and neighborhood resilience versus climate modification effects, especially ladies <br>
<br>and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training welcomed participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental organizations, and worldwide 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 country.”It is our obligation to come together and interact. As we deal with the obstacles postured by environment modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is important for enhancing the wellness of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,”she stated.<br>
<br>RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of women and youth in resolving climate-related difficulties.”This workshop unifies us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we deal with today, consisting of climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources.”We wish to stress the crucial role of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, “she said.
<br>The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to 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 results on susceptible groups. The importance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all task aspects was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were tackled, stressing the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations<br>
<br>throughout emergencies. Additionally, the workshop addressed gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can occur in disaster scenarios, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their crucial function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and structure durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his gratitude to all individuals<br>
<br>, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods.”Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,”he stated. During the workshop, participants checked out Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank installed at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is an essential element of the project, complemented by support from Australia
<br>’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The check out functioned as an important direct experience of the favorable impact of the ACWA task on the community and its<br>
<br> water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her appreciation for the chance to join the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.<br>
<br>”This was my very first time participating in such training, and I discovered a lot from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the value of clean water and how to sterilize it. I’m ecstatic about the ACWA task pertaining to Jabat and prepared to assist when it shows up,”she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA site planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement.”The workshop and site visit improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup. <br>
<br>Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered 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, individuals were much better geared up to understand environment modification and its regional effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, especially in water safety, and make use of new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate<br>
<br>Fund, with the job co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands<br>
<br>. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Supplies inputs to 2 more comprehensive evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and shortage 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 employment and technical education system.<br>
<br>These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector growth and government downsizing. Unemployment was especially high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Suitable local competent workers for existing job vacancies<br> were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly proficient foreign workers. Therefore, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions supplied the initiative for the Government<br>of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and vocational education training reforms. In 2000, ADB approved a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply well-trained employees required for sustained economic and social development. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The job consisted of four components: advancement of a profession awareness program, abilities training enhancement, boosted skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and employment for students, particularly ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the task was ranked not successful. Minimal development was achieved in making the task responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector employers. The enduring weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
<br>among public elementary and secondary school graduates and dropouts getting in college or going to voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of basic education. The task 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 trade education training system has remained essentially the same after project completion. The research study put forward that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government’s
<br>commitment to developing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and employment education training program offerings with market demand. Although the task established a labour market details system, in the lack of in-house staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.