Antigua Breaking News

Day: February 27, 2024

  • RCA and its partners launch Sewing Project in Parham

    RCA and its partners launch Sewing Project in Parham

    The Rotary Club of Antigua in collaboration with the Bellevue Breakfast Club and the Rotary Club of Kirkland Downtown launched its 11th Sewing Centre in Parham on Monday. The facility is being housed in the former constituency branch office utilized by the caretaker for the St. Peter’s Constituency, Mr. Rawdon Turner. CLICK HERE TO GET…

  • Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program ranks 3rd globally

    Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program ranks 3rd globally

    Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Program has secured a prestigious 3rd place in the Global Citizenship Program Index, according to the latest rankings from Henley & Partners. Tying with Grenada and St. Lucia with a score of 70, Antigua and Barbuda’s program stands out as a highly competitive option for global investors seeking citizenship…

  • PM Browne calls for Haiti interim leader’s resignation

    PM Browne calls for Haiti interim leader’s resignation

    Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Monday said that Haiti’s interim leader, Dr. Ariel Henry, needs to “step aside” and allow for efforts to continue unimpeded in finding a solution to the socio-economic and political situation in Haiti. Browne is among Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders attending the 46th regular summit of regional leaders in…

  • Liberta Public Cemetery at full capacity, closure prompts search for new burial site

    Liberta Public Cemetery at full capacity, closure prompts search for new burial site

    The Liberta public cemetery on the island has reached full capacity, prompting its closure. The last burial took place recently, and the community now requires a new burial site. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Member of Parliament for St. Paul E.P Chet Greene is working with the Ministry of Health and Environment…

  • Greene to host High-Level British Trade Mission

    Greene to host High-Level British Trade Mission

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda,Honourable E.P Chet Greene is pleased to announce an upcoming United KingdomInvestment and Trade Mission to Antigua and Barbuda from 11th – 14th March, 2024. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The three day high-level trade mission follows the third…

  • Privy Council Rules in favor of Barbuda residents in Airport Development Challenge

    Privy Council Rules in favor of Barbuda residents in Airport Development Challenge

    The Board is satisfied that the appellants have demonstrated sufficient interest in the environmental issues and the breaches of the 2003 Act raised by the application for the development permit. In particular Mr Mussington’s scientific background, his knowledge of the flora and fauna in the area, his status as a local resident, and his experience…

  • Several electronic appliances stolen from Jennings Secondary

    Several electronic appliances stolen from Jennings Secondary

    Thieves apparently have turned their attention back to the schools, as several electronic appliances have been stolen from the Jennings Secondary institution. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP A report of the incident was made to the Bolans Police Station by the deputy principal, and investigations are currently underway. Reports say the school’s…

  • 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,…

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]