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  • ABWU continues to play politics in LIAT severance matter, PM Browne says

    ABWU continues to play politics in LIAT severance matter, PM Browne says

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the government has all rights to withdraw the compassionate payment offer to former LIAT workers if the situation remains contentious The government had initially offered a 50 per cent compassionate payment offer which was not welcomed by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union; who said they needed further clarity on…

  • Brilliant Bajans win T20 Blaze to complete the double

    Brilliant Bajans win T20 Blaze to complete the double

    Barbados completed the double by capturing the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s T20 Blaze, by defeating Leeward Islands by eight wickets on the final day of the competition on Saturday. Entering the match at Warner Park level with Guyana on 12 points and needing a victory to secure the title, Barbados chased down 122 to…

  • Hospital reintroduces mask wearing due to escalating number of COVID-19 cases in Antigua

    Hospital reintroduces mask wearing due to escalating number of COVID-19 cases in Antigua

    Due to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospital, we are reintroducing mask wearing for all patients, staff and visitors. This is with effect from TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023. Unless exempt, please wear a mask in all areas of our hospital to help protect you, our vulnerable patients and…

  • Testosterone falling in young men. Watching porn may be to blame

    Testosterone falling in young men. Watching porn may be to blame

    (NY Post) — Testosterone is plummeting among young men — and their X-rated digital sexcapades could be the kinky culprit. The hormone helps maintain and develop sex organs, muscle mass, red blood cells, bone density and more, but it may be in short supply in some men. According to the Cleveland Clinic, low testosterone affects…

  • Businesswoman points police to trouble-spot outside Golden Grove Primary, saying it is a breeding ground for criminals

    Businesswoman points police to trouble-spot outside Golden Grove Primary, saying it is a breeding ground for criminals

    (REAL News) — Youth-related crime has reached such an intolerable level that adults are pointing the Police to what have become trouble spots, including the area near the traffic light outside the Golden Grove Primary School. “It’s an obvious breeding ground for these kids, who eventually become hardened criminals,” says a businesswoman who passes through that…

  • More than 13 mm of rain recorded in some areas over past 24 hours

    More than 13 mm of rain recorded in some areas over past 24 hours

    Meteorologist – Dale Destin: Radar rainfall estimates for 24 hours ending 8 am this morning. Max range for Antigua is 30-50 mm (1.2-2 in) with most areas getting over 13 mm (0.5 in). Make a donation to help support ABN, via PayPal: [email protected]. Follow Antigua Breaking News on Twitter @ABNAntigua and Instgram @AntiguaBreakingNews and on…

  • Threat of COVID-19 remains, Ministry of Health says

    Threat of COVID-19 remains, Ministry of Health says

    On May 5, the world health organization (WHO) declared the end of the public health emergency for the covid-19 virus.  However, the threat of covid-19 and its associated risks remains, and is very evident, as the virus has not been eliminated. The ministry of health recognizes that we are now in the festive season leading…

  • Company director alleges that his signature was forged to facilitate acquisition of cannabis licence; police investigating

    Company director alleges that his signature was forged to facilitate acquisition of cannabis licence; police investigating

    (REAL News) — Police are investigating an alleged forgery involving a United States resident. Reports are that a Wireless Area resident, an officer of Smooth Smoke (ANU) Inc., visited the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and complained that a man who resides in the United States had forged his signature sometime in April this year. It…

  • UPDATED: Wadadli Pen 2023 Challenge

    UPDATED: Wadadli Pen 2023 Challenge

    As the Wadadli Pen Challenge 2023 submission period winds down (per submission guidelines, deadline is May 31st 2023), our team continues to work behind the scenes. One of the things we’re working on is attracting gifts which we will promptly re-gift to whomever the judges select as the Wadadli Pen 2023 Challenge finalists. We’re reaching…

  • REGISTRATION FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2023: Deadline fast approaching

    REGISTRATION FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2023: Deadline fast approaching

    Registration for Antigua Carnival 2023, “The Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival”, the deadline is fast approaching for the following disciplines and competitions: 1. Vendors and Booth Operators 2. Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant 3. Junior Carnival (Mas) 4. Junior Calypso 5. Junior Party Monarch 6. J’ouvert Troupes 7. Mas Troupes 8. T-Shirt Mas Troupes 9. Individuel…

  • Police probe death of 2 men at construction site

    Police probe death of 2 men at construction site

    police are continuing investigations into the circumstances that resulted in the death of two men at a construction site. It was reported that around 12:30 pm on Friday 26 May, a heavy-duty equipment operator was carrying out work at a construction site at Winward Estate on Pegion Point Beach, when the machine apparently came in…

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

 

OECS MSME Guarantee Facility Project

Loan No.: IDA-62670, IDA-62660, IDA-62640, IBRD-88830, IDA-62650

Assignment Title: Senior Operating Officer (SOO)

Reference No. KN-ECPCGC-207852-CS-INDV

 

The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have received financing in the amount of US$10 million equivalent from the World Bank towards the cost of establishing a partial credit guarantee scheme, and they intend to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, and consulting services to be procured under this project. 

The consultant will serve as the “Senior Operating Officer (SOO)” for the ECPCGC and should possess extensive knowledge of MSME lending with some direct experience lending to Micro, small and medium-sized businesses, knowledge of the internal control processes necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk mitigation procedures. The ideal candidate should possess an Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Accounting, Banking or related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in lending, inclusive of MSME lending. The initial employment period will be for two years on a contractual basis. Renewal of the contract will be subject to a performance evaluation at the end of the contractual period. The assignment is expected to begin on September 30th, 2021.  The consultant will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the ECPCGC.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be viewed by following the attached link below. 

 

https://bit.ly/3iVannm

 

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) now invites eligible “Consultants” to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have:

  • An Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Finance, Banking or related field; and
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MSME lending. Applicants should also have:
  • The ability to design and implement risk management procedures 
  • Extensive knowledge of MSME lending with some direct experience lending to small and medium-sized businesses
  • Extensive knowledge of MSME banking operations
  • Knowledge of the internal controls necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk management procedures
  • Experience developing and presenting information in public, including responding to questions in real-time
  • Experience lending to MSMEs located in the ECCU
  • Knowledge of marketing and communicating with the MSME sector
  • Ability to draft procedures to be used in a lending operation
  • Familiarity with the mechanics of a loan guarantee program
  • Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite.

The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, Paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016, [revised November 2017] (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Approved Selection Method for Individual Consultants set out in the clause 7.34 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers. 

 

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours:

Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation

Brid Rock, Basseterre,

St. Kitts.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form by e-mail by August 11th, 2021, to [email protected]. 

 

For further information, please contact:

Carmen Gomez-Trigg                                                            Bernard Thomas

Chief Executive Officer                                                          Chief Financial Officer

Tel: 868-620-8144                                                                  Tel: 869-765-2385

Email: [email protected]                                          [email protected]