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  • Lewis Hamilton fears he has long COVID

    Lewis Hamilton fears he has long COVID

    Though he retook the points lead from Formula One championship rival Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton disclosed after finishing second Sunday that he still might be battling another nemesis: COVID-19. The seven-time F1 champion was treated by his team’s doctor for suffering from fatigue and mild dizziness after the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton struggled to catch…

  • African swine flu advisory issued for CARICOM member states

    African swine flu advisory issued for CARICOM member states

    The Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHSFA) is advising Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States to intensify protective measures against the African Swine Fever (ASF) which is now confirmed to be in the Americas. The disease has already killed more than 800 pigs in two locations in the Dominican Republic. African Swine Fever is…

  • Lovell congratulates new St. Lucia PM and administration

    Lovell congratulates new St. Lucia PM and administration

    July 27, 2021 The Hon. Philip J. Pierre Prime Minister-Elect of St. Lucia On behalf of the United Progressive Party (UPP), I am pleased to offer my sincere congratulations to you, Prime Minister-Elect Pierre, and to the St. Lucia Labour Party on the resounding victory scored in the General Elections held yesterday, July 26. Your…

  • WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics

    WHO leader says virus risk inevitable at Tokyo Olympics

    The Tokyo Olympics should not be judged by the tally of COVID-19 cases that arise because eliminating risk is impossible, the head of the World Health Organization told sports officials Wednesday as events began in Japan. How infections are handled is what matters most, WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a speech to…

  • VIDEO: At least one vaccinated person among active COVID-19 cases in Antigua

    VIDEO: At least one vaccinated person among active COVID-19 cases in Antigua

    At least one of the people with active cases of COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda has been vaccinated. Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph revealed this at a news conference today. “Seven unvaccinated, one vaccinated,” the Minister said of the eight cases on the Health Ministry’s dashboard that was released on Monday. He later announced…

  • CIBC FirstCaribbean’s walk for the cure celebrates year 10

    CIBC FirstCaribbean’s walk for the cure celebrates year 10

    Ten years and three ways to celebrate! The region’s largest cancer fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure, celebrates 10 years this year and is giving the bank’s businesses across the region three ways to mark the milestone – the traditional walk with friends and family, a drive for the cure or a virtual event.…

  • Why COVID-19 may now feel like a ‘bad cold’ — with headache, runny nose among most-reported symptoms

    Why COVID-19 may now feel like a ‘bad cold’ — with headache, runny nose among most-reported symptoms

    The most-reported symptoms of COVID-19 are now a headache, sore throat, and runny nose, according to the research team behind a U.K. symptom tracking app, and medical experts say various factors could be causing the illness to feel more like a common cold. The findings come from the ZOE COVID Symptom Study app, which allowed U.K.…

  • Manchester United appoints Antiguan Justin Cochrane as Head of Player Development & Coaching

    Manchester United appoints Antiguan Justin Cochrane as Head of Player Development & Coaching

    Ahead of the 2021/22 season, Manchester United has appointed Justin Cochrane as head of player development and coaching for its Academy. The appointment further strengthens the Academy, following a season in which graduates contributed over 25 per cent of first-team minutes and five homegrown players made their debuts for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. Cochrane joins…

  • Gov’t could make vaccination of workers compulsory – QC

    Gov’t could make vaccination of workers compulsory – QC

    Based on the law, and Constitution, a court may likely be on the side of the state or private employer that makes vaccination of workers compulsory, once they have acted in a reasonably justifiable manner. That is the conclusion of a regional Queen’s Counsel. “…You look at the Constitution of St Vincent and the Grenadines,…

  • Are you at risk for sudden death, and can it be prevented?

    Are you at risk for sudden death, and can it be prevented?

    Are you at risk? Individuals at risk for sudden death syndrome may or may not have premonitory symptoms before a cardiac arrest or sudden death episode occurs. Except for those with prior heart attacks or other underlying heart disease, these individuals appear perfectly healthy and vibrant with no visible signs and symptoms prior to their…

  • Billy Porter reveals he’s HIV-positive: ‘I hope this frees me’

    Billy Porter reveals he’s HIV-positive: ‘I hope this frees me’

    Billy Porter revealed he’s HIV-positive in his new cover story for The Hollywood Reporter. The “Pose” star, 51, said he was diagnosed in June 2007 and kept it a secret for years from mostly everyone, including his mother. “I was trying to have a life and a career, and I wasn’t certain I could if…

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]