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  • Dockyard Day seeks to keep valued traditions of Falmouth, English Harbour alive

    Dockyard Day seeks to keep valued traditions of Falmouth, English Harbour alive

    The rich and inherited cultural traditions of the communities of the National Park will be on full display during this year’s celebration of Dockyard Day, a long established custom in the Dockyard which brings the curtains down on the annual yachting season. Dockyard Day, organised by the National Parks Authority, will be held this year…

  • Temporary relocation of All Saints Clinic

    Temporary relocation of All Saints Clinic

    The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment would like to inform the general public that the  services normally offered at the All Saints Health Center will be temporarily relocated to the Glanvilles Polyclinic effective Tuesday 25th April 2023. Those individuals seeking to access the services will be able to do so on…

  • UK Government, CDB and CDF Supporting Barbuda’s Recovery and Resilience with Energy Project

    UK Government, CDB and CDF Supporting Barbuda’s Recovery and Resilience with Energy Project

    The construction phase of the Barbuda Energy Resilience Project, set to transform the energy landscape of Barbuda, is officially underway following the sod-turning ceremony held at the Community Centre in Codrington, Barbuda on April 20. The project aims to increase the resilience of the electricity distribution network in Barbuda by providing hybrid solar systems on…

  • Teen sentenced for having unlawful sex with underage girl

    Teen sentenced for having unlawful sex with underage girl

    A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to one year of probation for engaging in unlawful sexual activity with an underage girl, whom he was in a relationship with. The girl was 13 years old at the time they started communicating on Instagram and eventually engaged in sexual intercourse. The girl’s father became aware of their…

  • Excessive Heat Advisory in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda

    Excessive Heat Advisory in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda

    Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested Heat Advisory Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 10:45 PM Saturday 22 April 2023 …Excessive Heat Advisory in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 9 am to 4:30 pm Sunday to Sunday… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Up to 41 °C or 106 °F Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: 9 am to 4:30…

  • Antigua and Barbuda Government Seeks Alternatives to Acquire Eastern Caribbean Cancer Centre

    Antigua and Barbuda Government Seeks Alternatives to Acquire Eastern Caribbean Cancer Centre

    The Antigua and Barbuda government is exploring alternative arrangements to acquire the Eastern Caribbean Cancer Centre located next to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. The centre is set to close at the end of the month, and the government is keen to ensure that cancer patients from the country and neighboring islands can continue…

  • Alfa Nero vessel attracts multiple buyers as government assumes upkeep costs

    Alfa Nero vessel attracts multiple buyers as government assumes upkeep costs

    Antigua’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has revealed that there are several potential buyers interested in purchasing the Alfa Nero vessel, which was seized by the Antigua Port Authority under law last week. During a parliamentary debate, Browne disclosed that offers for the vessel range from $48m to $60m, and the government has assumed responsibility for…

  • Labour Queen Show Confirms Seven Contestants for Annual Event

    Labour Queen Show Confirms Seven Contestants for Annual Event

    The Labour Queen Show, a fixture of Labour Week activities organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party and the Antigua Trades and Labour Union, has announced the seven young women who will be competing this year. The contestants hail from various regions, including St. Mary’s South, St. Mary’s North, St. John’s City South, St.…

  • Trial of Social Media Personality Accused of Making Inappropriate Statements Delayed Until June 26th

    Trial of Social Media Personality Accused of Making Inappropriate Statements Delayed Until June 26th

    The trial of social media personality Washington Bramble, who is accused of making inappropriate statements about the head of the magistracy, has been delayed until June 26th. The trial was supposed to be a short one, but it has been going on since early March due to surprises thrown at the court by Bramble herself.…

  • Kanneh-Mason family appointed as Cultural Ambassadors for Antigua and Barbuda

    Kanneh-Mason family appointed as Cultural Ambassadors for Antigua and Barbuda

    Prime Minister Browne announces appointment of Kanneh-Mason family as Cultural Ambassadors. Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne on Saturday evening at the Playing to Inspire 5 concert featuring Kanneh-Mason musical family and saxophonist Jess Gillam announced the appointment of the Kanneh-Masons as Cultural Ambassadors for Antigua and Barbuda. Speaking at a sold out concert at…

  • St. Kitts Police release names of deceased Africans

    St. Kitts Police release names of deceased Africans

    Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis have released the names of the three Cameroonians whose bodies were recovered after the March 27 boat tragedy. The two males were identified as Derick Anga Azia and Verdo Mofor, while the deceased woman was named as Zeta Bertrand. Autopsies were conducted on April 19 for the men and…

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]