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Day: June 6, 2022

  • Dominican Republic cabinet minister killed in his office

    Dominican Republic cabinet minister killed in his office

    The Dominican Republic’s minister of the environment and natural resources was shot and killed in his office on Monday, according to officials. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. Authorities said Orlando Jorge Mera was shot by an unknown person. No further details were immediately available. “We are troubled by the situation,” Mera’s ministry said…

  • VIDEO: Two workers seriously injured in accident at the port

    VIDEO: Two workers seriously injured in accident at the port

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  • Judge rubbishes explanation by St Vincent man for raping 10-year-old

    Judge rubbishes explanation by St Vincent man for raping 10-year-old

    A High Court judge has dismissed an explanation by a 53-year-old man, who pleaded guilty to two counts of raping a 10-year-old girl, that he was pressured into committing the crimes by the child. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. Justice Brian Cottle in sentencing Fitzallan Wickham, described his statement as the “Lolita explanation”,…

  • Digicel donates to Halo Generation Y

    Digicel donates to Halo Generation Y

    CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. The Digicel Group Antigua recently made a donation of $3,500 ECD towards the Halo Foundation’s youth team, Halo Generation Y (Gen Y). The contribution was given in support of a youth-oriented project to be initiated shortly by  the Gen Y executive and members. Photo caption L-R: Michael Joseph…

  • Tian Winter and K Lee spotlight on exciting Benna Riddim

    Tian Winter and K Lee spotlight on exciting Benna Riddim

    Tian Winter and K Lee two prominent Antiguan artist were featured on the high-powered Benna Riddim. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. It is quite a major and commendable accomplishment to have both featured in which all Antiguans should be proud of The Benna Riddim is produced by young talented hit maker Boogy Rankss…

  • PM Gaston Browne’s father dies

    PM Gaston Browne’s father dies

    The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to announce the passing of Harold A. Browne of Villa, father of Prime Minister Gaston Browne. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. Harold A. Browne died on Saturday June 4 at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre at the age of 76. He was predeceased by his…

  • Man critically injured after hit and run

    Man critically injured after hit and run

    An appeal for information and assistance has gone out following a hit and run accident over the weekend. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. It is reported that “at about 10:50pm on Friday, a black car entering Falmouth Harbour not far from Falmouth Harbour Marina, venue for the A&B Annual Fishing Tournament, struck a…

  • UK PM Boris Johnson to face confidence vote

    UK PM Boris Johnson to face confidence vote

    A vote of confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership is expected to take place later. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. Sir Graham Brady, who chairs the Tory committee that organises such votes, is expected to announce the move shortly. Speculation about a possible vote this week has been mounting, as Mr Johnson…

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]