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List of delinquent customers

The following delinquent customers are asked to contact 268-788-5544 or 268-734-

5011 to arrange speedy settlement of their past-due accounts. Failure to respond

within (7) days of this publication may result in legal proceedings. Please do act

accordingly!

Mr. Andrie D. (Pritti Wealthy) Cornwall – St. Claire Heights

Ms. Carlene N. Borrell – Fort Road

Mr. Duchel W. Westmorland – All Saints

Mr. Orden Antonio – Liberta

Ms. Serena C. Roache – All Saints

Mr. Careem E. Bedminster – Paynters

Ms. Sunneth S. D. Terry – All Saints Rd

Ms. Melinda Frederick – New Winthropes

Ms. Esther P. Samuel – Johnsons Village

Mr. Devon A. Francis – All Saints

Mr. Shane S. Benjamin – Marble Hill

Ms. Kenisha Laville Fritz – Tindale Rd

Mr. Lyndon J. Gregg – Bolans

Mr. Deion K. Telemaque – Liberta

Mr. Cole E. White – Perry Bay

Mr. Dayne J. Martin – Jennings

Mr. Andrew K. Francis – Old Parham Rd.

Mr. David A. Ramsey – New Winthropes

Mr. Kimel G. Richards – Seaview Farm

Mr. Jahmauel R. Williams – Comacho’s Ave.

Mr. Akeem G. Nesbitt (aka Puppa Biggs) – Villa

Mr. Rohan D. Howell – Tyndale Rd.

Mr. Kareem A. Scotland – Skerritts Pasture

Ms. Adina E. Andre – Hatton

Ms. Lovenda L. Robinson-Fears – Lionel Hurst Street

Mr. Kevin St. Claire Crump – Coolidge

Mr. Kevin W. Sylvester – Armstrong Rd.

Ms. Kenderlyne S. Bruno – Cashew Hill

Ms. Beverly Giles-Azore – Potters

Mr. Curt C. Johnson – Freeman’s Village

Ms. Janelle J. Clayton – Weirs Estate

Mr. Kristone Maxime – Golden Grove New Extension

Mr. Shaka K. Philip – Yorks New Ext.

Ms. Shema S. Williams – Grays Farm

Mr. Kweesi K. Gyan – John Hughes

Mr. Curtney Williams – All saints Rd.

Mr. Travis H. Barrett – Browns Ave.

Mr. Jermaine P. Robinson – Yorks

Ms. Chedina C. Hughes – Cashew Hill

Mr. Clayon E. Jefferey – Bolans

Ms. Shanneka S. Davidson – Desouza Road

Ms. Nsinga J. Pryce – Yorks

Ms. Monique E. Joseph – Kentish Road

Mr. Colis P. Knights – Grays Farm

Mr. Gary E. Browne – Independence Drive

Mr. Jermaine R. Sinclair – Liberta

Ms. Tanya (Ann Marie) Taylor Williams – Grays Farm

Ms. Sheena T. Bailey – Golden Grove

Ms. Siana K Bruce-Miller – Jennings

Ms. Malynda A Barnes – Barnes Hill

Ms. Delovine M. Galimore – All Saints

ECPCGC Accountant Vacancy

TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR)

REF. no:

(Consulting Services – Accountant)

Background

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) was created to increase the amount of financing available to MSMEs in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). The programme provides guarantees of up to 80% on loans made by private sector lenders to qualifying micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). ECPCGC became operational in 2020 and its staff is working with banks in the six nations that comprise the ECCU. In general, both banks and MSMEs are unfamiliar with guarantee schemes and the credit enhancement that they can provide. The process is that the entrepreneurs approach the financial institutions for loans, armed with their financial documents, projections, business history, and a clear idea of the purpose of the loan. The institutions would review the documents, adjudicate the loan, and if approved, send an application to ECPCGC for a guarantee to make up for the collateral deficit. In the absence of proper records, the financial institutions are unable to complete their assessments.

The Current Issue

The banks have cited the following issues that are prevalent among the customers:

A high level of informality among the businesses
Incomplete financial records
Unrealistic business projections

Consequently, the institutions have requested that the clients get their files organized so that proper assessments may be made of the businesses and the need for financing. Many clients are cash constrained and are unable to afford the fees for an accountant to prepare the requisite statements. They, therefore, do not return to the banks with the documentation and so lose out on the opportunity to participate in the guarantee programme.

As the economies rebound from COVID 19, it is expected that the demand for guarantees will pick up, and there may be many more under prepared clients trying to access the guarantees. ECPCGC will send referrals to the accountant so that the required reports can be prepared for submission to the financial institutions.

The Purpose of the Assignment

ECPCGC is looking to obtain the services of an experienced accountant who has worked with MSMEs nationally and has experience in creating financial reports and projections from incomplete records.

The consultant would have the following responsibilities:

Facilitate meetings with the clients for whom referrals are made
Retrieve records from the client – invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other records, depending on the type of business that the client owns
Use the records provided and other information obtained from the client, to compile financial records that would provide a clear indication of the financial standing of the business
Provide business projections, supported by the statements that were compiled above

Fees will be paid on a “per client” basis.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-15 years of accounting experience and would have substantial prior engagement with MSMEs.

Term of the Engagement

The engagement will last between 6 and 12 months beginning in June 2022.

Expression of Interest:

Interested applicants whose qualifications and experience are in line with the Terms of Reference are invited to submit their CV, a letter of application stating suitability for the position, two professional references on or before May 24, 2022 at 11:59 Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to [email protected] with the job reference number KN-ECPCGC-293793-CS-IDV in the subject line of the email.

Key Personnel

The following are key organizational staff that you may contact regarding any questions on the position:

Bernard Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, 869-466-8251, [email protected]

Carmen Gomez-Trigg, Chief Executive Officer, 868-620-8144, [email protected]

ECPCGC Vacancy Marketing / Technical Assistant Expert

Terms of Reference for Marketing/Technical Assistance Expert for the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation

May 2022

Background

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) was created to increase the amount of financing available to SMEs in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). The scheme provides guarantees of up to 75% on loans made by private sector lenders to qualifying small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The scheme recently became operational and is working with banks in the six nations that comprise the ECCU. In general, both banks and SMEs are unfamiliar with guarantee schemes and the credit enhancement that they can provide.

The Current Issue

The ECPCGC was designed with a staff of four to five people to handle marketing, processing guarantee applications, and monitoring lender performance. During the initial operational phase, the need for training and implementation of the web portal has stressed the ability of the staff to keep up with day-to-day activities as well as handle the training. While the current staff has provided training on the web portal and terms and conditions of the guarantee scheme, it is likely that loan officers will have questions regarding both the terms and conditions of the scheme and web portal operations when they use the program for the first time.

The Covid virus has slowed business on the islands, including the requests for bank lending. When lending picks up, it is likely that loan officers will have questions regarding program operations and using the web portal. In addition, one of the concerns banks raise repeatedly is that many applications are not complete when submitted, requiring substantial additional time to get all of the information in a format that can be used for a credit application.

The Purpose of the Assignment

The ECPCGC is looking for an experienced bank or non-bank loan officer who has worked with SMEs in the Caribbean region and has experience in the Sales and Marketing of financial products. The consultant would have five main responsibilities.

The first will be marketing the scheme to staff at the Participating Lenders, including line or branch loan officers. The idea is to convince the loan officers to consider the guarantee before declining any loan applications.
The second will be to develop training in pipeline building and sales for the Loan Sales Officers.
The third responsibility will be answering questions from officers at Participating Lenders regarding the guarantee scheme. The consultant would be required to become familiar with the electronic portal that is being used to accept applications from the Participating Lenders. While a significant amount of time has been invested in the current training regimen on the portal, experience has shown that there will be questions from loan officers when they have a case in front of them that may qualify for a guarantee.
The fourth facet of the engagement will be working with loan officers at Participating Lenders to get their SME loan application packages ready for submission to the ECPCGC. This includes suggestions on structuring the transaction and may include determining that the applicant is not creditworthy.
The fifth responsibility will be to meet with selected lenders that are not currently participating in the scheme. These meetings will be via video conference and in person. The purpose will be to assess the SME lending capability of a lender. This may involve reviewing policies and procedures, learning about their target market, and discussing credit analysis with them. Selected lenders may include banks and credit unions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-15 years of SME lending experience in the Caribbean region, preferably in the countries of the ECCU.

Experience with marketing, sales, and/or working with a guaranteed lending scheme would be beneficial.

Term of the Engagement

The engagement will last between 6 and 12 months beginning in June 2022.

Expression of Interest:

Interested applicants whose qualifications and experience are in line with the Terms of Reference are invited to submit their CV, a letter of application stating suitability for the position, two professional references, and a current Police Certificate of Good Character on or before May 20, 2022 at 11:59 Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to [email protected] with the job reference number KN-ECPCGC-292033-CS-INDV in the subject line of the email.

Key Personnel

The following are key organizational staff that you may contact regarding any questions on the position:

Bernard Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, 869-466-8251, [email protected]

Carmen Gomez-Trigg, Chief Executive Officer, 868-620-8144, [email protected]

ECPCGC Vacancy

Terms of Reference for Marketing/Technical Assistance Expert for the Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation

April 2022

Background

The Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC) was created to increase the amount of financing available to SMEs in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). The scheme provides guarantees of up to 75% on loans made by privatesector lenders to qualifying small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The scheme recently became operational and is working with banks in the six nations that comprise the ECCU. In general, both banks and SMEs are unfamiliar with guarantee schemes and the credit enhancement that they can provide.

The Current Issue

The ECPCGC was designed with a staff of four to five people to handle marketing, processing guarantee applications, and monitoring lender performance. During the initial operational phase, the need for training and implementation of the web portal has stressed the ability of the staff to keep up with day-to-day activities as well as handle the training. While the current staff has provided training on the web portal and terms and conditions of the guarantee scheme, it is likely that loan officers will have questions regarding both the terms and conditions of the scheme and web portal operations when they use the program for the first time.

The Covid virus has slowed business on the islands, including the requests for bank lending. When lending picks up, it is likely that loan officers will have questions regarding program operations and using the web portal. In addition, one of the concerns banks raise repeatedly is that many applications are not complete when submitted, requiring substantial additional time to get all of the information in a format that can be used for a credit application.

The Purpose of the Assignment

The ECPCGC is looking for an experienced bank or non-bank loan officer who has worked with SMEs in the Caribbean region and has experience in the Sales and Marketing of financial products. The consultant would have fivemain responsibilities.

The first will be marketing the scheme to staff at the Participating Lenders, including line or branch loan officers. The idea is to convince the loan officers to consider the guarantee before declining any loan applications.
The second will be to develop training in pipeline building and sales for the Loan Sales Officers.
The third responsibility will be answering questions from officers at Participating Lenders regarding the guarantee scheme. The consultant would be required to become familiar with the electronic portal that is being used to accept applications from the Participating Lenders. While a significant amount of time has been invested in the current training regimen on the portal, experience has shown that there will be questions from loan officers when they have a case in front of them that may qualify for a guarantee.
The fourth facet of the engagement will be working with loan officers at Participating Lenders to get their SME loan application packages ready for submission to the ECPCGC. This includes suggestions on structuring the transaction and may include determining that the applicant is not creditworthy.
The fifth responsibility will be to meet with selected lenders that are not currently participating in the scheme. These meetings will be via video conference and in person. The purpose will be to assess the SME lending capability of a lender. This may involve reviewing policies and procedures, learning about their target market, and discussing credit analysis with them. Selected lenders may include banks and credit unions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10-15 years of SME lending experience in the Caribbean region, preferably in the countries of the ECCU.

Experience with marketing, sales, and/or working with a guaranteed lending scheme would be beneficial.

Term of the Engagement

The engagement will last between 6 and 12 months beginning in June 2022.

Expression of Interest:

Interested applicants whose qualifications and experience are in line with the Terms of Reference are invited to submit their CV, a letter of application stating suitability for the position, two professional references, and a current Police Certificate of Good Character on or before May 3, 2022 at 11:59 Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to [email protected] with the job reference number KN-ECPCGC-156400-CS-INDV in the subject line of the email.

Key Personnel

The following are key organizational staff that you may contact regarding any questions on the position:

Bernard Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, 869-466-8251, [email protected]

Carmen Gomez-Trigg, Chief Executive Officer, 868-620-8144, [email protected]

PCGC - REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

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 30^th, 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/3yOG8F6

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

Bird Rock, Basseterre,

St. Kitts.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form by e-mail by August 25^th, 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]

PCGC Job Vacancy

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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 small and medium-sized businesses, knowledge of the internal controls necessary for a lending operation and the ability to design and implement risk management procedures. The ideal candidate should possess an Undergraduate Degree from a reputable college or university, preferably in Business, Accounting, or related field; and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in MSME lending in a financial services institution. The initial contracted employment period will be for two years subject to a performance review and an expression of further contracted employment three months before the expiration of the existing contract. The assignment is expected to begin on April 15, 2021.

The consultant will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the ECPCGC and the ECPCGC Board of Directors.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be viewed by following the attached link below.

https://tinyurl.com/yygezdt9

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, Accounting, or related field; and
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MSME lending in a financial services institution.

Applicants should also have:

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
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 software.

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.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form by e-mail by February 16, 2021 to [email protected]

Eastern Caribbean Partial Credit Guarantee Corporation

Brid Rock, Basseterre,

St. Kitts.

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]

Economic Advisory Services – Project Management Consultant Terms of Reference

Antigua and Barbuda

Terms of Reference

Job Title	Project Management Consultant
Date of Issue	September 25, 2020
Deadline for application	December 1, 2020
To Apply	Suitable candidates are invited to submit the following documents: cover letter and a curriculum vitae (CV) with contact information for three (3) references. Email the copy of the above referenced documents to [email protected] or mail to the following address: Procurement Officer NDC Partnership Support Unit c/o World Resources Institute 10 G St NE, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20002 Please use email subject line: “Project Management Consultant”
Contracting Authority	Department of Environment
Duration of Contract	Short-term contract for 1 year
Country	Antigua and Barbuda

BACKGROUND

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) is to receive funding from the NDC Partnership to enhance its economic planning and recovery efforts and its response to both the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. The GOAB recently established an Economic Recovery Commission (ERC) in the wake of the pandemic. It comprises public-private stakeholders, who advise the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda on the long-term economic recovery of Antigua and Barbuda, including avenues to stimulate development and create jobs. The support of the NDC Partnership and its implementing partners will complement the work of the ERC.

Funding from the NDC Partnership will go towards the operationalization of a Project Management Unit (PMU) for the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance that will help the country to design and implement low-

carbon and climate resilient projects in line with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the ParisAgreement. This assistance will strengthen the country’s capacity to develop and execute interventions that address the adverse effects of climate change and improve its ability to attract climate finance.

The PMU within the Ministry of Finance will be tasked with coordinating the implementation of transformative projects for the building, road and finance sectors; and adaptation interventions. The PMU has to implement projects with oversight from the Department of the Environment (DOE) — an Accredited Entity (AE) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The PMU must also work with Executing Entities (EE) and other implementing partners. The PMU will consist of one or more Project Managers, one or more Project Coordinators, Project Component Coordinators, a Financial Officer, a Procurement Officer, an Environmental and Social Safeguards Officer, a Knowledge Management Officer, a Monitoring and Gender Officer, and an Administrative Officer.

Objectives of the Assignment

The objective of the assignment is to acquire the services of an experienced and qualified Project Management Consultant, who will be responsible for setting up and operationalizing the PMU. The Consultant will be required to set up and prepare for the operation of new projects while the project staff are being hired. The Project Management Consultant should have a proven track record of supervising and managing relevant projects. The Consultant will take responsibility for building the PMU’s capacity for planning, coordinating, and implementing low-emission and climate resilient projects. Also, the PMU will be required to carry out monitoring and evaluation and reporting functions. The Consultant will be based in the Ministry of Finance. The contractual period is expected to last for 12 months at which time the PMU should be established, and any new projects assigned will be in full operationalization and implementation phase.

Scope of Work

The Project Management Consultant will carry out specific duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Ministry of Finance. The Project Management Consultant will:

Prepare for approval Terms of Reference (TORs) to recruit PMU staff
Establish the process for recruiting and onboarding new hires
Develop a Project Operations Manual to guide the workflow of the PMU, including implementation,arrangements
annual work plans, budgets, procurement plans, monitoring plans for approval
procurement, project monitoring and evaluation, financial management, progress and financial reporting
Build the capacity of local ministry staff through trainings in project development and management as well as mentor junior staff and experts
Conduct training and capacity building of PMU staff and representatives from relevant entities that will support the work of the PMU
Develop TORs and Requests For Proposals (RFPs) for individual consultants and firms to coordinate their work to ensure that the objectives of their consultancies are met
Support the implementation of activities within project implementation plans in accordance with assigned budgets and schedules
Support public outreach, stakeholder engagements and consultations
Draft or supervise the drafting of performance reports and other reports related to projects under the unit’smanagement
Ensure effective coordination and communication between relevant stakeholders and the reporting ofresults as capacity is being built and the projects are being operationalized
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monitoring and reporting

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provide initial oversight for the PMU staff in the execution of their respective duties, including

Track initial performance on established indicators to measure achievement and monitor progress towards results and overall objectives
Train staff to track outputs and deliverables via a cloud-based project management software (Smartsheet)
Submit, in a timely manner, required reports as stipulated by the TORIndicative Deliverables

Identify and disseminate good practices, lessons, and knowledge
Perform other tasks and orders required to operationalize the PMU and any new projects underoperationalization during the duration of the contract

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During this contract period, if the PMU has to implement a project, the Project Management Consultant will be provided with more detailed tasks.

Indicative Deliverables	Timeline
Detailed Workplan	Within 2 weeks of signing contract
PMU structure and work programme	December 2020
Training and capacity building plan	Within 1 month of signing contract
Four (4) training workshops conducted	November 2020 December 2020 February 2021 March 2021
Draft Project Operations Manual with policies, procedures and a fuctional project management system	July 2021
Final Project Operations Manual	August 2021
Final report on achievement of the objective of the consultancy and status of deliverables	September 2021

Institutional Arrangements and Reporting

The Project Management Consultant will work under the guidance and supervision of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The Project Management Consultant will provide oversight of the Project Management Unit and shall liaise with the government, NDC Partnership, donor agencies and other key stakeholders. The Project Management Consultant shall also collaborate with the Economic Advisor and the Climate Finance Analyst during the execution of his/her tasks and responsibilities.

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities

The Project Management Consultant should possess the following qualifications:

Advanced university degree in economics, business administration, public policy/administration or related discipline with strong experience in project management
At least 8-years experience in project preparation and management, and being engaged in similar assignments
Formal training and/or certification in project management
Experience delivering training in project management strategies, techniques and best practices
Experience delivering training in budget preparation and risk managementEconomic Advisory Services – Project Management Consultant, Antigua and Barbuda 3 October 2020

At least 5-years experience working with regional and international donor and financing agencies
Knowledge of the Green Climate Fund’s policies and procedures or the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change process is an advantage
Knowledge of the Antigua and Barbuda political and institutional context is an asset
Previous work experience in small island developing States (‘SIDS’), particularly in the Caribbean isdesirable
Proficient in the use of project management software tools and techniques
Experience in collecting and analyzing economic and social data is an asset
Be computer literate and well developed skills of working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer
Fluent in oral and written English, excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment
Ability to adapt to dynamic environments

Economic Advisory Services – Project Management Consultant, Antigua and Barbuda 4 October 2020

Invitation to Tender

Construction of Airport Heliport

Details:

Property located at the Eastern end of Runway 10 has been designated for a helicopter landing area. This tender is being offered for the construction of a helicopter landing pad as well as a 4 office building.

The area will require preparation and landing area constructed in accordance with ICAO and ECCAA regulations as well as logistically designed for maximum safety and benefit.

Requirements:

Be able to apply for and receive an ABAA pass, as well as have clean Police Records.
Aviation knowledge required.
Helicopter Flight Logistics knowledge a must.
References in construction will be required.

Deadline:

All bids must be submitted to [email protected] by 20 Nov. 2020. All enquires with regard to tender should be addressed to the above email.

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