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  • 3 Caribbean change-makers on speaker line-up for UPP’s 12th Biennial Convention

    3 Caribbean change-makers on speaker line-up for UPP’s 12th Biennial Convention

    The United Progressive Party’s (UPP) 12th Biennial Convention will officially begin with a grand ceremony on Saturday April 20, at 6 PM at the Multipurpose Centre. Under the theme “Together in Unity: Forward to Victory,” the Convention is designed to foster unity among party leaders, members and supporters, recognizing that a united front is essential…

  • Ex-boyfriend accused of double rape in court testimony

    Ex-boyfriend accused of double rape in court testimony

    A woman testified in court that her ex-boyfriend raped her twice in one day out of anger over suspicions of her involvement with someone else. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP They had dated for six months in 2019, and the incidents occurred about a…

  • Barbuda Council reject attempts to sell land on the island

    Barbuda Council reject attempts to sell land on the island

    The Barbuda Council Responds to Solicitor General’s Letter attempting to Circumvent the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Barbuda Council represents the people of Barbuda who are the owners of the lands of Barbuda. The ongoing plan of the…

  • Car Thieves strike in DeSouza Road: Toyota Vitz stolen

    Car Thieves strike in DeSouza Road: Toyota Vitz stolen

    A DeSouza Road man had his black Toyota Vitz motor car, registration number A16713, stolen from the All Saints Road. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say he had parked the car at about 9:30 p.m., on April 14, and gone into a barber…

  • Multiple students faint at Harrison Centre

    Multiple students faint at Harrison Centre

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are currently at Harrison Centre responding to multiple students fainting. Air quality concerns may be linked. This is the second incident in two days, with one student hospitalized on Thursday and two students needing emergency attention today. The Central Board of Health and Ministry of Education are investigating. CLICK HERE TO…

  • China Building New Outpost on U.S. Doorstep, Leaked Documents Reveal

    China Building New Outpost on U.S. Doorstep, Leaked Documents Reveal

    On a Caribbean island just 220 miles from the shore of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a black-clad Chinese security guard swept an arm at more than a thousand acres of woodland and a glittering, aqua-green marine reserve beyond. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP “It’s…

  • Policeman’s Toyota Vitz stolen with bulletproof vest and IDs inside; Car recovered, contents still a mystery

    Policeman’s Toyota Vitz stolen with bulletproof vest and IDs inside; Car recovered, contents still a mystery

    Policeman’s Vitz stolen with bulletproof vest and official IDs inside; car recovered, but no details on contents CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Police are investigating a spate of vehicle thefts, the majority targeting Toyota Vitz cars – one of which was a policeman’s…

  • Man suffers severe injuries in alleged schoolgirl interaction

    Man suffers severe injuries in alleged schoolgirl interaction

    Police are investigating a case of vigilante justice resulting in severe injuries, including the loss of an arm, for a man involved. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The incident, occurring last week, led to hospitalization and ongoing treatment for the victim. Allegations suggest he…

  • CID investigates after vicious bottle attack left man with eye injury

    CID investigates after vicious bottle attack left man with eye injury

    A man is nursing injuries sustained in a recent wounding incident that is now under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say the 32-year-old Nelson Street victim sustained a wound near his left eye during an altercation…

  • Willikies man charged after brutal stabbing rampage

    Willikies man charged after brutal stabbing rampage

    A Willikies man is facing charges that will have to be tried in the High Court, having been arrested and charged for seriously wounding a fellow villager during an altercation. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say that Kemmoy Tonge, 37, and 45-year-old Taj…

  • Man remanded for alleged attempted murder, rape, and unlawful confinement of estranged wife

    Man remanded for alleged attempted murder, rape, and unlawful confinement of estranged wife

    The man accused of raping and confining his estranged partner is now held at His Majesty’s Prison after appearing in court at the Magistrates’ Court this week. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP He faces charges of Attempted Murder, Rape, and Unlawful Confinement. Reports state…

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]