CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO DESIGN AND

DELIVER TRAINING ON DRIVING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN LIBERIA.

1. Background

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion, or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) began working in Liberia in 1957, with a permanent Country Program Office opening in 1990, supporting relief and development operations in the country. CRS Liberia has proudly maintained a strong reputation and relationship with partners and the communities we serve in the country by implementing a multi-sector program portfolio. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, livelihoods, peacebuilding, and WASH.

2. Objective of the service

The objective of the training is to equip CRS vehicle operators with the right knowledge on defensive and evasive driving techniques, skills, and attitude, for safe, confident, and comfortable steering in Liberia in accordance with CRS and nationwide applicable rules and regulations.

3. Scope of the service and deliverables

The service provider is expected to provide on-site training on Defensive and evasive Driving and Security Fundamentals. At the end of the training program, the participants should be equipped with the skills as stated in the terms of reference and outlined in the training proposal.

The service provider (consultant or firm) shall include all the services necessary to achieve the stated objective of this training program, and in so doing, shall expeditiously execute the following:

• Design and develop appropriate training programs and modules that cover defensive evasive driving and applicable rules and regulations.
• Perform practical driving sessions in real scenario setting.
• Provide necessary training materials.
• Evaluate and submit both pre-training and post-training reports dully signed and stamped latest two weeks after the completion of the training program; and
• Issue certificates to the participants.
• Provide a session with a Police officer who will focus on the Road Traffic laws of Liberia.

4. Participants

This training is intended for ten (10) operators of CRS vehicles.

5. Expectations from the Catholic Relief Services

The Catholic Relief Services will:

• Provide an indoor venue for the training.
• Provide lunch and tea breaks.

6. Qualification and Experience of the Service Provider

Education:

At least an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or Criminology. Adult learning qualification is desirable. The consultant/consulting firm must provide proven experts in the area of defensive and evasive Driving Technics with successfully working with drivers of other INGOs or UN agencies.

Lead consultant:

At least 10 years in handling similar training or activities in the private or public sector in Liberia. The lead expert must demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar training or operating large fleet of vehicles.

7. Desired Outcome

By the end of this training, it is expected that trainees should possess a better understanding of road safety and hands-on driving techniques. The two-day course should introduce participants to vehicle dynamics, maneuverability, coordinating motorcade operations, driving with other road users, especially motorbikes, and protecting against attacks. The course must also give them the in-depth knowledge of Liberia traffic laws.

8. Application Period

The call for applications will begin on March 18, 2024, and will close on March 29, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

All applications should be submitted in person to the CRS Liberia country office which is located at:

16th Street Sinkor, Gardner Avenue

Seaside, C-140 Building, Sinkor

Monrovia, Liberia

All applications should include the following:

• Cover letter.
• Technical Proposal (including methodology).
• Proposed budget (consultancy fee, logistics, reporting, etc.) in US Dollars.
• CV(s) of consultant or team.
• At least 3 examples of relevant previous work undertaken within the last 5 years.
• References.

ALL selected applicants will be duly notified about the next steps.

Late applications will not be accepted!!