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  • Military officers seek injunction against Antigua Barbuda Defence Force

    Military officers seek injunction against Antigua Barbuda Defence Force

    Lieutenant Austin Buntin and Second Lieutenant Marian Mathurin, both serving officers, have filed an application for an interim injunction against the Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) and the Attorney General. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The matter, brought before the court on January 11, 2024,…

  • WINAIR introducing more direct flight routes in the Region

    WINAIR introducing more direct flight routes in the Region

    Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) has announced a significant expansion of its flight services, effective January 15, 2024. The airline says in addition to the increase of flights between St Maarten, Saba and St Eustatius, starting January 15, 2024, WINAIR is also introducing more direct flight routes to further enrich travel connectivity in the region.…

  • VIDEO: Sarah King’s daughter appeals to the public to help bring her mom home

    VIDEO: Sarah King’s daughter appeals to the public to help bring her mom home

    CLICK HERE FOR GoFundMe TO HELP CLICK HERE FOR GoFundMe TO HELP ALSO READ: Please Help my Mom Sarah Return Home Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua and Barbuda ~ Wе оffеr fullу сuѕtоmіzаblе аnd flехіblе dіgіtаl mаrkеtіng расkаgеѕ. Yоur соntеnt іѕ dеlіvеrеd іnѕtаntlу tо thоuѕаndѕ оf uѕеrѕ іn Antigua аnd аbrоаd…

  • Dominica prepared to invest in any airline that will serve the Caribbean, PM Skerrit says

    Dominica prepared to invest in any airline that will serve the Caribbean, PM Skerrit says

    Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has said Dominica is still prepared to invest in any airline that will serve the Caribbean. He was speaking as a special guest on the DBS Talking Point Program on Thursday. His comments came following a recent statement by LIAT. LIAT (1974) Limited, a regional airline owned by the governments of…

  • Come clean on Cancer Centre secret deal, UPP tells Browne Administration

    Come clean on Cancer Centre secret deal, UPP tells Browne Administration

    The United Progressive Party (UPP) calls on the Gaston Browne Administration – in particular Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph – to come clean on its plans to resuscitate the now-defunct Cancer Centre. Credible reports reaching the UPP have indicated that the Executive has agreed to a private deal with a local doctor and other investors…

  • Police seize $96,000 worth of cannabis at V.C. Bird International Airport

    Police seize $96,000 worth of cannabis at V.C. Bird International Airport

    The police seized close to one hundred thousand dollars worth of cannabis at the V.C.Bird International Airport on Thursday, 11 January. The controlled substance, weighing 16 lbs, was discovered inside the Transit Cargo area at the airport. It is valued EC$96,000. This is the first drug seizure at the airport for 2024. CLICK HERE TO…

  • Police collected more than $1 million for the state in 2023

    Police collected more than $1 million for the state in 2023

    In 2023, the police force played a significant role in bolstering the state’s revenue collection, as reported by Commissioner of Police Atlee Rodney. The contribution amounted to over $1 million EC. Commissioner Rodney provided a detailed breakdown of the figures, revealing that $36,325 was generated from police records, while fingerprint services contributed $92,700. Notably, the…

  • Please Help my Mom Sarah Return Home

    Please Help my Mom Sarah Return Home

    My name is Ruth George, and I’m writing to you on behalf of my mother, Sarah Lidia George King, 66, a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda. I am her daughter. My mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer back in September of 2023. The Medical Centre recommended that we travel to Colombia for treatment because they…

  • Boy, 16, stabbed in the back in Golden Grove New Extension area

    Boy, 16, stabbed in the back in Golden Grove New Extension area

    A stabbing incident that involved a teenager in the Golden Grove New Extension area is under investigation by the Police. Reports say the 16-year-old victim received a stab wound to the back, inflicted by another young man. This incident reportedly occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on January 6. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN…

  • 4 bandits attempt armed robbery at Hawkeye Security firm

    4 bandits attempt armed robbery at Hawkeye Security firm

    A broad-daylight robbery was attempted at the Hawkeye Security firm, where four masked men invaded its offices demanding money. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say that the men, two of whom were armed with pistols, made the move at about 12:30 p.m. on January 6 on Friars Hill Road. Following the…

  • Senior police officer under active investigation for sexual harassment

    Senior police officer under active investigation for sexual harassment

    Police Commissioner Atlee Rodey has responded to inquiries from reporters regarding an ongoing investigation into a case of alleged sexual harassment within the police force. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The commissioner assured the public that the matter is being actively investigated but disputed claims of a widespread issue within the organization.…

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]