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  • ABBA announces list of nominees for upcoming National Sports Awards

    ABBA announces list of nominees for upcoming National Sports Awards

    The Executive  of the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) is pleased to announce its list of nominees for the upcoming National Sports Awards. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The nominees are as follows: Sportsman of the Year- Mr. Adonis Humphreys Junior Sportsman of the Year- Mr. Craig Massiah Junior Sportswoman of…

  • CWI Congratulate ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, Hayley Matthews

    CWI Congratulate ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, Hayley Matthews

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) today congratulated West Indies women’s captain Hayley Matthews on winning the prestigious title of ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, a fitting accolade for a player of her calibre who has had enjoyed an outstanding year, consistently performing with bat and ball. 2023 was a year of dominance, nothing…

  • Nominees for 2023 National Sports Awards ratified

    Nominees for 2023 National Sports Awards ratified

    The Ministry of Sports, through its rigorous ratification process, has confirmed the list of nominees for various 2023 National Sports Awards categories. The grand ceremony scheduled for March 2, 2024, will see the nation’s sporting ambassadors and officials recognized for their major accomplishments and contributions. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Nominees will…

  • Raza helps Zimbabwe knock 143 in Sri Lanka T20

    Raza helps Zimbabwe knock 143 in Sri Lanka T20

    (AFP)— A captain’s knock by Sikandar Raza enabled Zimbabwe to post 143 for five after being put into bat in the first T20 against Sri Lanka in Colombo Sunday. Raza posted his 13th half-century in T20 internationals, fighting a lone battle to help his side post a competitive total. Raza reached his half-century off 38…

  • Afghanistan reach 172 after Naib fifty in India T20

    Afghanistan reach 172 after Naib fifty in India T20

    (AFP)— An attacking 57 by Gulbadin Naib and some late cameos helped Afghanistan to 172 all out against India’s persistent bowling attack in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday. Star batsman Virat Kohli returned to the Indian T20 team after more than a year’s absence from the format and the hosts elected to field first…

  • CWI President anticipates economic windfall for the Caribbean with ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

    CWI President anticipates economic windfall for the Caribbean with ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, lauds the unveiling of the highly anticipated fixtures for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament, slated to unfold across the Caribbean and the USA from June 1 to 29, promises an unparalleled celebration of cricket excellence and an…

  • Cricket West Indies confirms organizational changes

    Cricket West Indies confirms organizational changes

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed several organisational changes at the start of a significant year, that will see the launch of a new four-year strategic plan (2024-27) and the hosting of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June. Johnny Grave, Chief Executive Officer of CWI, stated, “As an organization, we are dedicated to…

  • Ex-West Indies captain Kieron Pollard to join England coaching staff for 2024 T20 World Cup

    Ex-West Indies captain Kieron Pollard to join England coaching staff for 2024 T20 World Cup

    Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard will join the England coaching team for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Sunday. Pollard becomes part of the England set-up specifically as an assistant coach for the June tournament. The 36-year-old former Somerset all-rounder from Trinidad and Tobago will…

  • Cricket West Indies pays tribute to Joe Solomon and Clyde Butts

    Cricket West Indies pays tribute to Joe Solomon and Clyde Butts

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) is mourning the loss of two esteemed former Guyana and West Indies cricketers. Joe Solomon, renowned for his exceptional batting prowess in the 1950s and 1960s, passed away at 93. Clyde Butts, the former off-spinner and Guyana captain in the 1980s, passed away at the age of 66. Dr Kishore Shallow,…

  • West Indies successfully chases down target of 326 vs England in 1st ODI. Hope hits 109 not out

    West Indies successfully chases down target of 326 vs England in 1st ODI. Hope hits 109 not out

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP (AP) — Shai Hope’s century and Romario Shepherd’s speedy 48 powered West Indies to a four-wicket victory in the series-opening ODI as England’s hopes of rebuilding after its disastrous Cricket World Cup got off to a false start in Antigua on Sunday. England scored an impressive 325…

  • Dominica no longer a host country for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

    Dominica no longer a host country for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has advised that they are no longer able to host matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which takes place in June 2024. Dominica had been initially selected as a host…

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]