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  • Local Soca Artiste and member of LSA Band hospitalized after fracas on Labour Day

    Local Soca Artiste and member of LSA Band hospitalized after fracas on Labour Day

    (State media) —  URGENT CALL FOR BLOOD: Local Soca Artiste and member of the LSA Band  Allakai ‘Soca Villan’ Samuel is presently hospitalized following  severe injuries received in a fracas on Labour Day. The artiste underwent  surgery on Wednesday morning. His condition is unknown at this time. Make a donation to help support ABN, via…

  • New coronation poll finds lead for republic in Antigua, Bahamas and Jamaica

    New coronation poll finds lead for republic in Antigua, Bahamas and Jamaica

    Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas and Jamaica would vote to become republics in a referendum tomorrow, according to new research from Lord Ashcroft Polls. The other five countries in the Caribbean region where King Charles is head of state would choose to remain constitutional monarchies. Findings from the survey include: More said they would vote…

  • Sugar beverages likely to increase risk of death and heart disease

    Sugar beverages likely to increase risk of death and heart disease

    By: Dr. Oswald Thomas A few years ago, the Hon: Minister of Health in Antigua and Barbuda announced the government’s intentions to ban sugary drinks in country. This was met with fierce debates and ferocious criticisms on both sides of the coin. The main concern of this public engagement was around whether the ban would…

  • Workers at Frank B Armstrong down tools in protest of protracted negotiations

    Workers at Frank B Armstrong down tools in protest of protracted negotiations

    Workers at Frank B Armstrong down tools this morning in protest of protracted negotiations. Workers say the management has deliberately stalled on negotiations and deployed union-busting tactics. Make a donation to help support ABN, via PayPal: [email protected]. Follow Antigua Breaking News on Twitter @ABNAntigua and Instgram @AntiguaBreakingNews and on Facebook. Send us a message on…

  • JUST KEEP SWIMMING

    JUST KEEP SWIMMING

    Just keep swimming is the mantra of Dr. Helena Jeffery-Brown and Lesley Davis of the Dolphin Swim Club, and they have been doing just that as participants in the Dolphin Swim Club Hawksbill Swim, which was held on May, 1, 2023. The swim is a 1 mile swim from the Hawksbill Beach, around the Hawksbill…

  • Incompetence, partisan political or ripoff: Sir Gerald Watt’s response to Observer Editor

    Incompetence, partisan political or ripoff: Sir Gerald Watt’s response to Observer Editor

    Your readers will recall an article carried by your news outlet, as well as others under the caption “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” and written by me in reply to a guest opinion appearing in the Daily Observer of March 18, 2023 written by the Chairperson of the UPP, D. Gisele Isaac, and headed “WHERE ABSOLUTE…

  • Accusations of vote-padding in St. Peter a ‘red herring’ to divert attention from his own admission: pundits

    Accusations of vote-padding in St. Peter a ‘red herring’ to divert attention from his own admission: pundits

    (REAL News) — Persons are asking whether Prime Minister Gaston Browne can launch an investigation into registration operations for the St. Peter constituency, where he is alleging that the voters list was padded by independent MP Asot Michael. Browne’s accusation is also being seen as a red herring, designed to divert attention from his own…

  • Africa’s Air Peace to invest in LIAT 2020

    Africa’s Air Peace to invest in LIAT 2020

    Antigua and Barbuda’s government has entered into a partnership with Air Peace, Africa’s biggest private carrier, to enhance investments in LIAT 2020 Ltd. The collaboration involves both parties investing in LIAT 2020, an Antigua-based airline, through cash and other assets, with Air Peace acquiring a majority stake. The objective is to establish an airline capable…

  • PM Browne to attend Coronation of King Charles III

    PM Browne to attend Coronation of King Charles III

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Minister for Housing, Land and Urban Renewal Maria Browne will travel to London on Wednesday where they will join other Heads of State and Governments at the Coronation Ceremony of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Sandra Williams are in London…

  • Vegetable, meat prices increase between 18-19% in last 12 months in Antigua and Barbuda

    Vegetable, meat prices increase between 18-19% in last 12 months in Antigua and Barbuda

    The Statistics Division, under the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance releases the CPI for March 2023. Year-on-Year Analysis The All Items index rose 4.6% for the twelve months ending March 2023 The Food index rose 10.0% over the past twelve months. The index for Food Products N.E.C recorded the largest increase of 21.6%. Average…

  • Police satisfied with Labour Day Celebrations

    Police satisfied with Labour Day Celebrations

    The Police Administration is generally satisfied with the outcome of Monday’s Labour Day celebrations in Antigua and Barbuda. Having conducted a general assessment of the day’s activities, very few major incidents were reported to the police. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Atlee Rodney is thanking the general public, along with the organizers and supporters of…

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]