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  • Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

    Usain Bolt named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced Olympic legend Usain Bolt as an ambassador for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be played in the West Indies and USA from 1-29 June 2024. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The announcement comes…

  • Guyana Harpy Eagles Triumph in West Indies Championship

    Guyana Harpy Eagles Triumph in West Indies Championship

    The Guyana Harpy Eagles have emerged triumphant once again, retaining their West Indies Championship title and collecting US$250 000 in a thrilling showcase of cricket prowess. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP President of Cricket West Indies, Dr Kishore Shallow, extended his heartfelt congratulations to…

  • Summer of cricket for Antigua and Barbuda

    Summer of cricket for Antigua and Barbuda

    Grab your conch shells, horns and whistles, excitement is building for major cricketing events set to take place in the twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda this summer. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP In its latest innovative marketing campaign, ‘Be’, the Antigua and Barbuda…

  • ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy tour blasts off Friday starting in Barbados

    ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy tour blasts off Friday starting in Barbados

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Caribbean leg of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy tour gets underway in the Caribbean from Friday April 12, with its first stop being Barbados, host of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final on June 29.…

  • Cricket West Indies appoints 3 women to Board of Directors in historic move

    Cricket West Indies appoints 3 women to Board of Directors in historic move

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the appointment of three women to its Board of Directors, marking a historic milestone for gender diversity and inclusion within the organization. Diann Campbell and Louise Victor-Frederick join as new appointees, while Debra…

  • ABFA Competitions Committee releases schedule for final round

    ABFA Competitions Committee releases schedule for final round

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The ABFA Competitions Committee has released the schedule for the final round. We have completed the first round and are now entering the Group Stage. APL GROUPS AS PER TEAM’S POSITION IN THE FIRST ROUND Group A    Grenades…

  • Cricket West Indies unveils Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2022-2023

    Cricket West Indies unveils Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2022-2023

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) has today unveiled its Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year 2022-2023, following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Antigua on Saturday. CWI recorded revenues of US $62.3 million and net income of US $14.25 million for the year ending September 30. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…

  • Youngest Briton completes dream debut in Formula 1

    Youngest Briton completes dream debut in Formula 1

    Ferrari stand-in Oliver Bearman has completed a dream debut with a seventh-place finish at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The 18-year-old British rookie was called in at the last minute to replace Carlos Sainz, after the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis, requiring surgery. Bearman, who only had…

  • Benjamin Sanson to Compete in AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim

    Benjamin Sanson to Compete in AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim

    Benjamin Sanson, the esteemed French swimmer and former youth world champion, will be participating in the AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim event. This event, scheduled for Sunday, August 25th, 2024, will start from Morris Bay and conclude at Ffreyes Beach in Antigua. Sanson’s participation is made possible thanks to the sponsorship of Energie Antigua,…

  • Aurelien Raphael to Compete in AUA Rohrman Triathlon

    Aurelien Raphael to Compete in AUA Rohrman Triathlon

    Renowned French triathlete Aurelien Raphael is set to make waves at the AUA Rohrman Triathlon Olympic Distance event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Ffreyes Beach, Antigua. He will also compete in the Day 2 10k Road Run/Walk on Sunday August 25th, 2024 from Morris Bay to Ffreyes Beach. This exciting participation is made possible…

  • Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

    Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

    Ronsford Beaton, the Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler, was reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing West Indies Championship four-day first-class competition. Beaton’s action was cited by match officials during the first-round match between Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at the Conaree Cricket Centre in St. Kitts, which ended…

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]