Antigua Breaking News

Day: July 4, 2023

  • WTO gaming settlement among matters discussed in bilateral talks with united states

    WTO gaming settlement among matters discussed in bilateral talks with united states

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne and United States Senator Christopher Dodd engaged in discussions on a wide range of matters including the millions owed to Antigua and Barbuda by the US following a dispute over gaming. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. They also discussed boosting LIAT’S capacity to deal with regional…

  • VIDEO: Motorist charged with dangerous driving

    VIDEO: Motorist charged with dangerous driving

    Surveillance video captured the moment a Honda Fit slammed into another vehicle in St John’s, landing a 23-year-old motorist in legal jeopardy. He has been charged with Dangerous Driving following the collision at the comer of Market and St Mary’s Streets in the early hours of Monday morning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP…

  • Alzarri Joseph, Jason Holder to return early from ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

    Alzarri Joseph, Jason Holder to return early from ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

    West Indies players Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph will depart early from the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. The experienced duo will miss the last two Super Six matches as they return to the Caribbean. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This is with the view of managing the…

  • UWI Salutes CARICOM at 50 – Statement from Sir Hilary Beckles

    UWI Salutes CARICOM at 50 – Statement from Sir Hilary Beckles

    The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of CARICOM. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The University of the West Indies salutes the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on its 50th anniversary.  On July 4,…

  • Lady Marie-Louise Shoul, Community Advocate and Coach, Passes Away at 100

    Lady Marie-Louise Shoul, Community Advocate and Coach, Passes Away at 100

    Lady Marie-Louise Shoul, remembered for her community work and coaching Carnival Queen contestants, has passed away at 100. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Born Marie-Louise Younis in Guadeloupe, she showed unwavering faith, compassion, and care for the underprivileged. Survived by her husband, four children, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. CLICK…

  • No Debate for Samantha Marshall. Shuggy Simon turns down invitation

    No Debate for Samantha Marshall. Shuggy Simon turns down invitation

    Former Member of Parliament Kelvin “Shugy” Simon has firmly declined an invitation from Senator Samantha Marshall to participate in a public debate. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Marshall had proposed the debate as an opportunity for both candidates to present their plans and programs for the constituents, promoting transparency and…

  • Urlings Accident Victim Identified as Toby Benjamin of All Saints

    Urlings Accident Victim Identified as Toby Benjamin of All Saints

    Toby Benjamin, aged 35, has been identified as the most recent victim of a fatal road accident in the country. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The tragic incident occurred in Urlings on Monday afternoon, when the vehicle carrying Toby Benjamin and three other occupants collided with a lamp post. Regrettably,…

  • Where should ketchup be stored? Heinz finally settles heated debate

    Where should ketchup be stored? Heinz finally settles heated debate

    t’s time to ketchup on the debate. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Do you keep your catsup in the pantry, on the counter or in the fridge? Well, Heinz has finally set the record straight on where the beloved condiment should be stored to properly keep the tomato-y sauce ripe…

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]