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British High Commission Launches ‘RBC for a Day’ Campaign

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The British High Commission St John’s announces the launch of its inaugural Resident British Commissioner (RBC) for a Day campaign, which seeks to expose young citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda to the exciting world of diplomatic relations.

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The initiative, which is being introduced with the support of the Directorate of Gender Affairs (DoGA), urges candidates between the ages of 18 and 25 to submit a two-minute long video explaining why they should be the RBC for a day and how the role aligns with their aspirations. Additionally, male entrants are asked to include at least one recommendation to reduce the incidence of male suicides and females are asked to include at least one recommendation towards the reduction of gender –based violence against women and girls.

Candidates must also like and follow both the Resident Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda and Directorate of Gender Affairs’ Facebook pages.

Resident British Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda, Ms Lindsy Thompson explained why this opportunity will be worthwhile for the successful young man and woman.

“This is an amazing opportunity for two young people to experience what it’s like running a diplomatic mission, and what that takes.  Our winners will get to experience engaging with Ministers and Senior Officials, the media, host a themed lunch, learn about our projects, and get to meet staff working at the British High Commissions in St John’s and elsewhere in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean,” she stated.

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“Importantly they will be able to use their position as RBC for a day to give a voice to important issues surrounding International Men’s Day, and the 16 Days of Activism.  My team and I are really looking forward to seeing your entries!”

Entries should be submitted to [email protected] by 27 October 2023 and the announced winners are expected to undertake their responsibilities during International Men’s Day and 16 Days of Activism commemorations.

Communications Officer within the Directorate of Gender Affairs, Ms Raisa Charles underscored the importance of the campaign.

“The RBC for a Day Campaign falls in the DoGA’s Women in Leadership and Masculinities portfolios and allows us to fulfil our core mandate of gender mainstreaming,” she explained.

“Youth perspectives on gender issues are critical. They not only show us what historical inequalities persist but also reveal new threats facing our community. By raising awareness among the youth we give them the power to protect themselves in gender-based violence and inequality in all its forms and to shape a society where these issues are reduced.”

Meanwhile, Political and Projects Officer at the British High Commission, Mr Kadeem Joseph reminded perspective candidates that such opportunities serve as a meaningful boost to their professional profile and allow them to gain key insights into the world of diplomacy.

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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]