Introduction:

CRS began working in Liberia in 1957, with a permanent country program office opening in 1990 to provide life-saving relief in response to emergencies and to address issues of chronic poverty and injustice through innovative and sustainable development programs. CRS Liberia has since developed programs in peacebuilding, youth livelihoods, health systems strengthening, and urban water, sanitation, and hygiene. Key partners include the Catholic Church and local faith-based organizations.

CRS Liberia is seeking an independent consultant/group or institution, to conduct income-generating life skills training for HELINA II project participants in Montserrado County, precisely Westpoint Community.

Background:

The Catholic Relief Services with support from the Latter-day Saint Charities (LDSC) is implementing a project titled ‘ Healthy Living through Integrated Nutrition Activities’ (HELINA). The project is a one-year project beginning April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.

The goal of the project is to deliver nutrition outreach education to improve the nutrition of 500 children aged 6-23 months, through in-home counseling to 500 young mothers (ages 25 and under) in the WestPoint Township in central Monrovia.

Objectives

To train project participants in basic income generating life skills trade/activities.

Purpose:

Conduct income-generating life skills training which includes, soap making, pastry/catering, Cosmetology, Hair braiding, tailoring, and nutrition education for 100 HELINA II project participants in WestPoint Community at the youth center.

Key Activity

Basic Life skills Trainings Programs for 100 adolescent girls

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Please submit your application to: LR_HR@crs.org on or before 18^th August 2022