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  • High Court rejects MP Michael’s challenge to his suspension, saying it has no jurisdiction in Parliament’s internal matters

    High Court rejects MP Michael’s challenge to his suspension, saying it has no jurisdiction in Parliament’s internal matters

    (REAL News) — St. Peter MP Asot Michael’s hopes of an early return to duty in the Parliament have been dashed by the High Court, which has rejected his challenge to his suspension from the Lower House. The Court’s decision was handed down on Wednesday, August 23. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR…

  • Community environment program in Antigua wins US$100,000 at GEF Assembly in Canada

    Community environment program in Antigua wins US$100,000 at GEF Assembly in Canada

    The Global Environment Facility has selected 23 civil society organizations as winners of its Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge Program, a novel initiative reflecting a commitment to support and elevate community-driven climate and nature projects and the unique contributions of Indigenous Peoples, women, girls, and young people across the GEF partnership. The winning projects were announced…

  • 2023 homicide toll climbs to 5 as shooting victim dies

    2023 homicide toll climbs to 5 as shooting victim dies

    Kenarka Ryan, 24, from Jennings, has tragically become the nation’s fifth murder victim this year. After enduring gunshot wounds sustained last Monday in a Greenbay Hill shooting alongside 20-year-old Nia Rose, Ryan fought for his life in the hospital until succumbing this afternoon. Sadly, Rose had passed away hours after the attack. Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе…

  • Antigua and Barbuda Government Offers Condolences on the Passing of Bruce Arrindell

    Antigua and Barbuda Government Offers Condolences on the Passing of Bruce Arrindell

    The Government of Antigua and Barbuda expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Bruce Arrindell on his untimely death. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Bruce Arrindell has become a voice of reason within recent times, appearing as a regular radio talk-show host on ZDK Radio, providing analysis…

  • Person of interest in country’s latest homicide now in custody

    Person of interest in country’s latest homicide now in custody

    (State Media) — A man turned himself in to police last night in connection with Monday evening’s murder of 66 year old Dennis Edwards of Bolans. He is expected to be questioned by investigators in the presence of his attorney. He was being sought by the police as the sole person of interest in the…

  • Statement from Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon on the Illness of Hilson ‘Brother B’ Baptiste

    Statement from Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon on the Illness of Hilson ‘Brother B’ Baptiste

    I join the residents of St. Mary’s South and our nation in sending “get well” wishes to former representative of St. Mary’s South, Hilson “Brother B” Baptiste, as he remains under intensive care at Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. We continue to pray for the…

  • Bruce Arrindell dies

    Bruce Arrindell dies

    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 via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— Renowned radio personality Bruce Arrindell passed away on Monday night…

  • New Playground Brings Joy and Unity to Cooks Extension Neighborhood

    New Playground Brings Joy and Unity to Cooks Extension Neighborhood

    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 via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— J. Pinder Finance and Development, Bonnie Floyd Ministries with support…

  • Woman hospitalized after stabbing in St. John’s

    Woman hospitalized after stabbing in St. John’s

    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 via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— (State Media) — A woman is now in hospital after…

  • Prospects of a new LIAT emerge amidst concerns over InterCaribbean Airways

    Prospects of a new LIAT emerge amidst concerns over InterCaribbean Airways

    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 via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— (Searchlight) — A “new LIAT” could be in the making,…

  • Police release statement on country’s latest homicide, shooting

    Police release statement on country’s latest homicide, shooting

    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 via our One Signal push notifications! Соntасt uѕ аt [email protected]. ——————————————————————— Police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death…

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]