National Training Council - Marshall Islands
RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in executing the World Bank-funded job successfully.
The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, aimed at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council examine and improve the abilities of employees through accredited college accreditation.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in supplying the Services. Interested Consultants ought to offer details demonstrating that they have the needed qualifications and appropriate experience to carry out the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages addressing the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the utilizing firm for the task. In such a scenario, just the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the choice process. The criteria for electing 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 creating and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent interaction, training, and facilitation
abilities. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, including federal government. agencies, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and develop reliable 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"
Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. More information can be acquired at the address below throughout office hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
provided in a written kind to the address below (in person or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must 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 just recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's school in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). 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 intended to empower ladies and youth with the understanding and practices required for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to improving RMI's water security and community strength against climate modification effects, specifically ladies
and youth, making sure that nobody is left behind. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government agencies, non-governmental companies, and international 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 building a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges presented by environment change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is important for improving the well-being of communities throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.
RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the vital role of females and youth in addressing climate-related difficulties."This workshop joins us from various communities to deal with the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial function of ladies and youth in this job as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems 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 impacts of environment change on water security and the disproportionate results on susceptible groups. The value of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was likewise gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, worrying the need for thorough defense of vulnerable populations
during emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop resolved gender-based violence, highlighting the different forms that can occur in catastrophe situations, such as domestic violence and sexual coercion. The program concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school attendance, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his thankfulness to all participants
, stressing the significance of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA task. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and analyzed 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 project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as an important direct 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 made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my first time participating in such training, and I found out so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the site see. I now understand the significance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA task coming to Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she said. Don Kobney, an ACWA website coordinator from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his excitement."The workshop and website visit boosted 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 looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, individuals were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of new resources to impact their communities favorably. ACWA is made possible 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 Evaluates the efficiency of the task and highlights lessons. Offers inputs to 2 broader examinations- the local examination of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique evaluation research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic achievement and scarcity 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 abilities training and the employment and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the external islands. Ideal local competent workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately skilled foreign employees. Hence, there was a mismatch between offered tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the effort for the Government
of 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 well-trained employees needed for sustained financial and social advancement. This was to be attained through an integrated national abilities training system. The task included four parts: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, enhanced abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The expected outcome was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, especially women and youth in the outer islands. Overall, the job was rated unsuccessful. Limited development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The enduring weak point of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or attending voc-tech education could be partially credited 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 occupation education training system has remained essentially the very same after project conclusion. The research study advanced that ADB could motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy discussion, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market need. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house personnel capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully functional.