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Benjamin Sanson to Compete in AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim

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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, the American University of Antigua, Aidan McCauley, and Antigua VIP Tours.

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The swim challenge will take participants across the famous crystal clear waters of the Cades Reef, one of the most iconic sites in Antigua, offering an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty.

Benjamin Sanson, born in 1971, has a distinguished background in swimming and triathlon. Renowned for his prowess in the swimming segment of triathlons, he has been a formidable competitor in the professional triathlon world. Sanson was the European and World Junior #1 at the age of 16 and has a history of strong performances in various international events. His best times in swimming include 1:49 in the 200-meter, 3:47 in the 400-meter, 7:51 in the 800-meter, and an impressive 15:00 flat in the 1500-meter event. He transitioned to triathlons in 1992 after a successful swimming career.

In the triathlon world, Sanson has participated in numerous international competitions, including the Roth ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships, Ironman World Championships, and the Geneva ITU Triathlon European Cup, showcasing his diverse athletic abilities. Notably, Sanson claimed victory in the inaugural Tinman half iron triathlon in Antigua in 2012, solidifying his connection with the island’s sporting heritage.

The AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim is honored to have an athlete of Sanson’s caliber and experience. His participation highlights the event’s commitment to attracting world-class athletes and offering a high-level competition for swimmers and triathletes. The support from Energie Antigua, the American University of Antigua, Aidan McCauley, and Antigua VIP Tours in bringing Sanson to the event demonstrates their dedication to promoting competitive swimming and sporting excellence in Antigua.

This non-profit event is proudly sponsored by the American University of Antigua (AUA), The Athlete’s Foot, Island Provision, Acqua Panna, Pellegrino, The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority, Second Star Sailing, Ticketing, Margrie Hunt, Energie Antigua, Aidan McCauley, and Antigua VIP Tours. Additionally, the event is supported by organizing partners SO Ltd, Road Runners Cycling Club, Hurricane Power Athletic Club, HG Paints, and Frank Wall Ltd.

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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]