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  • US lawmakers’ inaction on gun control affecting Antigua and Caribbean neighbours, PM Browne says

    US lawmakers’ inaction on gun control affecting Antigua and Caribbean neighbours, PM Browne says

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has emphasized the urgent need for global cooperation to reduce conflicts and tensions fueled by the proliferation of guns, particularly in the United States. Browne highlighted the powerful influence of the gun lobby in U.S. politics, which has hindered meaningful action on gun control despite the alarming…

  • Businesswoman Cheryl Thompson dies

    Businesswoman Cheryl Thompson dies

    ABN: Businesswoman Cheryl Thompson has died. Thompson, 65, owner of Jam Dung Nightclub, passed away while seeking treatment for chest pains. Thompson faced several legal battles during her career. May her soul rest in peace. More to come. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua…

  • WATCH: Antigua cannot extradite CIP citizen to China without due process, PM Browne says

    WATCH: Antigua cannot extradite CIP citizen to China without due process, PM Browne says

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda made significant statements regarding extradition processes and citizenship issues during an interview on Pointe FM yesterday. Here are some key quotes from his remarks: Speaking about a specific case, Browne said, “Now they argue that one of the entities had some issues with the Chinese government. Well,…

  • WATCH: Antigua PM touts country’s strong relationship with China

    WATCH: Antigua PM touts country’s strong relationship with China

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has criticized individuals whom he believes are attempting to undermine the strong relationship between his country and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). He mentioned specific individuals, including D. Gisele Isaac and Serpent, accusing them of forgetting the benefits that Antigua and Barbuda has received from China…

  • Antiguan takes 2nd spot in Buss Ah Rhyme poetry battle in Barbados

    Antiguan takes 2nd spot in Buss Ah Rhyme poetry battle in Barbados

    PHOTO CAPTION: Winner of the inaugural PoeTree Barbados’ Buss Ah Rhyme Battle Malachi Hope, left, and first runner-up up Jeremiah The Prophet Toussaint. There’s a new champ in town. On Friday night Malachi Hope became the inaugural winner of the PoeTree Barbados’ Buss Ah Rhyme Battle, held at Cricket Legends of Barbados, Fontabelle, St Michael.…

  • Body of Canadian citizen found with head partially severed in Jamaica

    Body of Canadian citizen found with head partially severed in Jamaica

    The decomposing body of a Canadian citizen was found in Maxfield Heights in Jamaica’s Trelawny parishon Friday night. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Police have identified the deceased as 62-year-old Norman White, otherwise called ‘Andre’ also of Maxfield Heights. It is reported that around…

  • Golden Grove man charged with robbery

    Golden Grove man charged with robbery

    Police on Friday arrested and charged 27-year-old Jahari Adams of Golden Grove with robbery. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP He is accused of robbing the owner of a Mini-Mart at Herberts of a cash pan with an undisclosed amount of money. He is further…

  • 2 men critically injured in Factory Road crash

    2 men critically injured in Factory Road crash

    A major accident on Factory Road early Saturday morning left two men severely injured. The crash involved a Vitz and a Honda Fit, damaging both vehicles significantly. Emergency responders used the Jaws of Life to rescue the trapped individuals. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in…

  • Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024 Launched

    Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024 Launched

    The United Workers Party (UWP) and the Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) have officially launched a Dominica Economic Revival Summit 2024, under the theme ‘Planning for Sustainable Growth and Development.’ CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Scheduled to take place on June 4-6, at the Jungle…

  • Former LIAT SVG workers still waiting for compensation

    Former LIAT SVG workers still waiting for compensation

    The Vincentian workers of the now defunct LIAT 1974 limited are hoping that Prime Minister, Ralph Gonsalves will give them the perfect National Workers’ Day gift- their owed severance pay! CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP As the new entity, LIAT 2020 welcomed their two…

  • Philip Ayoung-Chee | Save West Indies Cricket

    Philip Ayoung-Chee | Save West Indies Cricket

    Over the last five years and more, West Indies cricket has been in a slump. Small flickers of hope present themselves with many fanfares, only to be followed by dismal failure. It is quite apparent that the present administrators seem to have no solution to the problem. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

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]