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  • Joanne Walsh found guilty on disciplinary charges

    Joanne Walsh found guilty on disciplinary charges

    (Newsco Observer) — In recent developments, former Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh has been found guilty on all 15 disciplinary charges brought against her, according to reports from a reliable source. The nature of these charges and the specific details of the investigation remain undisclosed to the public at this time. No further information has been…

  • Bandits shoot up empty bed in Pigotts home; robbery victim shot in the mouth in Browne’s Avenue

    Bandits shoot up empty bed in Pigotts home; robbery victim shot in the mouth in Browne’s Avenue

    The Police continue to probe two shooting incidents: one in Pigotts Village that occurred early Saturday morning, November 25, and the other, occurring hours later, in which a man was shot and remains hospitalized. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Ironically, reports say the intended target in the first shooting was not at…

  • Businessman hijacked, assaulted, and robbed of vehicle, cell phone and cash

    Businessman hijacked, assaulted, and robbed of vehicle, cell phone and cash

    (REAL News) — A Scott’s Hill businessman has been robbed of a number of items, including his vehicle, money and cell phone, by masked gunmen. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is now investigating the offence of aggravated robbery. Reportedly, the man had secured his business place and…

  • UWI prevails in SDGs themed debating encounter

    UWI prevails in SDGs themed debating encounter

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office successfully hosted its 2nd Annual Sustainable Development Goals themed debating competition. The encounter featured a team each from the University of the West Indies Five Islands and The Antigua State College, where UWI was adjudged the victor. The topic debated was “The…

  • Malique Marsh’s Triumph: A Vibrant Journey from Struggle to Success

    Malique Marsh’s Triumph: A Vibrant Journey from Struggle to Success

    By Brendon Jones Bachelor’s Degree in Drama in Education (Hons) Antiguan artistic sensation, Malique Marsh, shared his exhilaration on social media as he celebrated his recent graduation from Edna Manley College in Jamaica. In a heartfelt post, Marsh reflected on the challenges he faced throughout his academic pursuit and expressed profound gratitude to the village of…

  • Barbados tops Caribbean salary chart; Antigua and Barbuda secures 2nd place

    Barbados tops Caribbean salary chart; Antigua and Barbuda secures 2nd place

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Caribbean Society for Human Resource Professionals (CSHRP) unveiled the PayPulse 2023 report, positioning Antigua and Barbuda as the second-highest paying country in the region, shedding light on critical salary information. The PayPulse 2023 report, unveiled at the Export-Import Bank of Jamaica, underscores Barbados as the highest-paying…

  • ‘ONE NATION IS ON’: PM touts economic impact of January show

    ‘ONE NATION IS ON’: PM touts economic impact of January show

    Despite criticism, PM Browne defends One Nation Concert, emphasizing its tourism and cultural benefits. The event, costing EC$370,000, draws 10,000+ attendees, generating over $600,000 in taxes. Browne counters opposition claims, stressing the concert’s role in affordable entertainment and national unity. Despite allocating more funds to Melting Pot with lower attendance, Browne underscores the widespread economic…

  • Desperate mother seeks urgent help after son’s pitbull attack

    Desperate mother seeks urgent help after son’s pitbull attack

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP DEAR EDITOR: Firstly, my name is Audy, and I am of Dominican nationality. I am a single mother of 5 children, and one of them was bitten by a pitbull dog – the neighbor’s dog. The owner of the dog has not come to see what the…

  • Ministry of Health: Fake COVID-19 Dashboard in circulation

    Ministry of Health: Fake COVID-19 Dashboard in circulation

    Ministry of Health Urges Against Unauthorized Editing and Distribution of COVID-19 Dashboard The Ministry of Health, Wellness,  Social Transformation, and the Environment  is issuing a stern warning against the unauthorized editing and dissemination of COVID-19 dashboard data, creating the false impression that it originated from the Ministry. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

  • PM: Some Antiguan residents have no respect for the environment

    PM: Some Antiguan residents have no respect for the environment

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  • Family Seeks Answers and Justice Following Tragic Death at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital

    Family Seeks Answers and Justice Following Tragic Death at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Concerns Raised Over Transparency and Accountability in Recent Incident By Craig Nelson The family and fiancé of Lateefa George, young female who recently passed away at the Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital are demanding answers and justice, expressing concerns over the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Danny, the grieving…

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]