National Training Council - Marshall Islands
RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has actually gotten funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the earnings for consulting services.
The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded job effectively.
The project will focus on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in producing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on assisting the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council assess and boost the abilities of employees through accredited college certification.
The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).
The National Training Council now invites qualified individuals ("Consultants") to suggest their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants ought to offer details showing that they have actually the needed credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and certification requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar projects, comparable conditions, etc). Companies' personnel may reveal interest through the utilizing company for the task. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of individuals will be considered in the selection procedure. 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.
Possess 2-5 years' experience creating and
implementing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be required as proof of previous experience. Exceptional interaction, training, and facilitation
skills. Experience with dealing with diverse stakeholders, consisting of government. firms, TVET institutions, employers, and students in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural
environment and build efficient group relationships with customers 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 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", stating the World Bank's policy on dispute of interest. Further details can be acquired at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to 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 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 vital 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 safety management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a dedication to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood resilience against environment change impacts, especially women
and youth, guaranteeing that nobody is left. The training welcomed individuals from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from federal government firms, non-governmental companies, and international advancement 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 cumulative action in building a climate-resilient nation."It is our responsibility to come together and interact. As we face the difficulties posed by climate change, understanding its impact on our water resources is essential 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 ladies and youth in attending to climate-related challenges."This workshop unites us from numerous communities to resolve the pressing problems we deal with today, including climate-related obstacles, particularly on our water resources."We wish to emphasize the crucial function of women and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included conversations on gender equality and mainstreaming, concentrating on the impacts of climate change on water security and the out of proportion impacts on vulnerable groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social inclusion into all job aspects was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were dealt with, stressing the requirement for comprehensive protection of vulnerable populations
throughout emergencies. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous kinds that can arise in disaster situations, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and hygiene and their essential function in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and structure resilient neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru revealed his gratitude to all individuals
, emphasizing the importance of their contributions to their communities."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA job. More notably, you are the champions and future leaders who will go back to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, individuals went to Rongrong Island and took a look at 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 part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The go to acted as a valuable firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its
water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to sign up with the workshop and explained her desire to be part of the job when it reaches Jabat.
"This was my very first time participating in such training, and I learned a lot from the guest speakers, group activities, and the website see. I now comprehend the significance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm ecstatic about the ACWA job coming to Jabat and all set to help when it shows up,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, likewise shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website visit boosted my confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.
Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand provided me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm eagerly anticipating sharing this understanding with my community, "he said. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adaptation and mitigation efforts, particularly in water safety, and make use of new resources to affect 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 broader assessments- the local assessment of ADB support for the Pacific and the unique examination study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the low quality of fundamental education, lack of access to education in the outer islands, and weak points in skills training and the vocational and technical education system.
These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained economic sector growth and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Ideal regional knowledgeable workers for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign workers. Hence, there was an inequality in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions offered the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to focus on technical and trade education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to improve skills training to offer well-trained employees required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national abilities training system. The project consisted of 4 elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training improvement, improved skills training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated outcome was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially ladies and youth in the outer islands. In general, the job was ranked not successful. Restricted development was attained in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy proficiencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts entering college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of standard 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 stayed essentially the very same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB might motivate the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to developing a committed labour info system to link technical and employment education training program offerings with industry demand. Although the task set up a labour market information system, in the lack of in-house staff ability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.
