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  • Union Leader criticizes Government’s offer to former LIAT employees as inadequate

    Union Leader criticizes Government’s offer to former LIAT employees as inadequate

    The government’s recent offer to former LIAT (1974) Ltd. employees has drawn strong criticism from Senator David Massiah, General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP He described the repeated 32% compensation offer as a “pittance” and advised…

  • Teachers Make the Best Entrepreneurs by Repackaging Their Talents and Skills

    Teachers Make the Best Entrepreneurs by Repackaging Their Talents and Skills

    Teacher’s Week provides an opportunity to show gratitude for the hard work and commitment of our teachers who play a major role in the lives of students, families and the community. They support, inspire, motivate and bring learning to life, yet their paychecks rarely reflect just how much time and energy they put into their…

  • Toyota Hilux pick-up stolen from All Saints Fire Station

    Toyota Hilux pick-up stolen from All Saints Fire Station

    The All Saints Fire Station is seeking the public’s help to find a Toyota Hilux pick-up, marked with licence number G 1511, stolen from its compound between 1am and 5am on Sunday. If spotted or its whereabouts known, please contact the nearest police station. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе…

  • Police questioning man who drives ambulance away from garage

    Police questioning man who drives ambulance away from garage

    Police are questioning a man who is reported to have driven away an ambulance from a garage over the weekend. The vehicle was being repaired at the garage off All Saints Road when it was stolen from the location by the man. The vehicle was recovered by the Willikies Police Monday afternoon and the man…

  • 76-year-old Clare Hall resident drowns at Long Bay

    76-year-old Clare Hall resident drowns at Long Bay

    Police are probing a suspected drowning at Long Bay which claimed the life of 76 year old Rupert Thomas of Clare Hall. He reportedly went to the beach with his family and got into difficulties while in the water. He was pulled unresponsive from the water and later pronounced dead. A post-mortem will confirm the…

  • A win for teachers in the 2024 Wadadli Pen

    A win for teachers in the 2024 Wadadli Pen

    “The trees whispered as the wind sought conversation. She did not stop to indulge in the gossip.” That’s an excerpt from “The Walk” by winning writer in the 2024 Wadadli pen Challenge and latest addition to the Best of Books bookstore-sponsored Alstyne Allen Memorial Plaque, Linita Simon. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

  • Mike Tyson plans to help build cannabis tourism in Antigua and Barbuda

    Mike Tyson plans to help build cannabis tourism in Antigua and Barbuda

    Iconic boxer Mike Tyson, who is also known as a passionate cannabis supporter, is planning to help develop cannabis tourism in the Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda, the Daily Mail reported Sunday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Earlier in September, Tyson met with…

  • Award-winning Antiguan Chef Christopher Terry Lands Executive Chef Role In Maldives

    Award-winning Antiguan Chef Christopher Terry Lands Executive Chef Role In Maldives

    The Nautilus Maldives is excited to announce the appointment of Christopher Terry as Executive Chef, infusing its cuisine with a global flair and a passion for simple, authentic flavours. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP A native of Antigua and Barbuda, Chef Chris Terry’s culinary…

  • Report of sexual offenses by Doctor was made since July 2023

    Report of sexual offenses by Doctor was made since July 2023

    Delayed Police Action Raises Concerns in Sexual Offense Case Against Medical Doctor CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP A delay in police action has come to light in a case involving a medical doctor facing two sexual offense charges. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE…

  • American tourists robbed at gunpoint on Yeptons Beach

    American tourists robbed at gunpoint on Yeptons Beach

    According to reports from REAL News Antigua, a recent robbery involving a United States couple visiting Antigua is currently under police investigation. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The incident took place at Yepton Beach, where the couple, guests at Antigua Pillar Rock, were robbed…

  • A Doctor Sexually Assaulted me too. ‘He said he wanted to apply a cream with his penis’

    A Doctor Sexually Assaulted me too. ‘He said he wanted to apply a cream with his penis’

    Below is an account of a woman who said she was sexually abused by a Doctor, the woman says she is not sure if it is the same doctor now being charged but wanted to share her story nonetheless: CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP…

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]