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  • Get moving in Antigua and Barbuda for World Wellness Weekend

    Get moving in Antigua and Barbuda for World Wellness Weekend

    The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority will join wellness lifestyle enthusiasts in Antigua and Barbuda to celebrate World Wellness Weekend from September 15 – 17 2023.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. A global event, World Wellness Weekend supports the United Nations’ third Sustainable Development Goal – “Good Health and Well-being for All” by promoting 5 Pillars of…

  • 5 asteroids to pass earth, including 1 as big as a house

    5 asteroids to pass earth, including 1 as big as a house

    (NY Post) — Things are going to get a bit rocky. A house-sized asteroid is set to soar by Earth Wednesday, with four other space rocks slated to follow in the coming days, according to NASA’s Asteroid Watch Dashboard. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The near-60-foot big fella, named JA5,…

  • Rejuvenated Caribbean ‘moonscape’ island granted protected area status

    Rejuvenated Caribbean ‘moonscape’ island granted protected area status

    PHOTO: © Edward Marshall / Fauna & Flora Major new protected area to cover 30,000 hectares of land and sea A Caribbean island that has transformed from a barren moonscape to a lush wildlife sanctuary in just a few short years has been made one of the biggest protected areas in the Caribbean. CLICK HERE…

  • Air Canada apologises for booting passengers who complained that their seats were smeared with vomit

    Air Canada apologises for booting passengers who complained that their seats were smeared with vomit

    Air Canada says it has apologised to two passengers who were escorted off a plane by security after protesting that their seats were smeared in vomit. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The airline said Tuesday that the passengers “clearly did not receive the standard of care to which they were…

  • Residents urged to monitor progress of Tropical Storm Lee, expected to become a hurricane today

    Residents urged to monitor progress of Tropical Storm Lee, expected to become a hurricane today

    As Antigua and Barbuda and the rest of the eastern Caribbean keep a close watch on Tropical Storm Lee, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is urging residents to ensure their preparedness plans are in place. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The local Met Office is reporting that a…

  • 2 of Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh’s disciplinary charges revealed

    2 of Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh’s disciplinary charges revealed

    The Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) has exposed the disciplinary charges against Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh, who faces allegations of mishandling funds and destroying government records. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The investigation into Walsh’s conduct, initiated by Permanent Secretary Hildred Simpson, began in October 2022, during her tenure…

  • Antigua Govement faces another Alfa Nero Law Suit

    Antigua Govement faces another Alfa Nero Law Suit

    A legal dispute has recently emerged in Antigua and Barbuda, centered around the high-value auction of the motor vessel ‘Alfa Nero.’ CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The dispute raises critical questions about the transparency and adherence to auction procedures in the Caribbean nation and highlights the financial repercussions for the…

  • Antigua and Barbuda tax collections surpass 2022 figures

    Antigua and Barbuda tax collections surpass 2022 figures

    Antigua and Barbuda’s tax revenue for H1 2023 exceeded expectations, with a remarkable 20 million surplus compared to the same period in 2022, attributed to increased economic activity driven by tourism and construction. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Economists highlight this as a result of heightened spending and investment, contributing…

  • Winston Henry criticizes Antigua government’s rejection of limited state of emergency

    Winston Henry criticizes Antigua government’s rejection of limited state of emergency

    Political analyst Winston Henry contends that the government’s rejection of a proposed limited state of emergency in the country is justified. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Henry argues that a state of emergency should only be considered when law enforcement is incapable of managing a crisis through regular means. He…

  • Rising threat of untraceable ‘ghost guns’ challenges Antigua and Barbuda law enforcement

    Rising threat of untraceable ‘ghost guns’ challenges Antigua and Barbuda law enforcement

    (CMC) – The proliferation of “ghost guns” in Antigua and Barbuda, created using readily available 3D printing technology, presents a significant challenge for law enforcement. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Deputy Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers recently disclosed the discovery of at least two of these 9mm small arms, which…

  • Man, 29, shot in Clarke’s Hill

    Man, 29, shot in Clarke’s Hill

    (state Media) — Police are probing a shooting incident in Clarke’s Hill in which a 29 year old resident was shot and injured by a gunman. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The man has told police he was entering his yard, when he was pounced upon by a gunman. It…

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]