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  • 38 new members join Antigua Barbuda Defence Force following basic recruit training

    38 new members join Antigua Barbuda Defence Force following basic recruit training

    The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force is thrilled to announce the addition of 38 new members who successfully completed their Basic Recruit Training on Friday, May 10, 2024. They are now ready to serve their nation with dedication. The Passing Out Ceremony took place at the Crabbs Training Area and was attended by dignitaries including His…

  • Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum predicts near record heat in the Caribbean from April to September 2024

    Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum predicts near record heat in the Caribbean from April to September 2024

    The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) has predicted near record heat in the Caribbean region from April to September 2024; with particularly hot conditions expected in August and September. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The implications of this forecast include an increased risk of…

  • AG: UK rapist serving time in Antigua ‘may have to return’ to serve out rest of sentence

    AG: UK rapist serving time in Antigua ‘may have to return’ to serve out rest of sentence

    Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin revealved new details the complex case of Lee Martin-Cramp, a former Metropolitan Police officer serving a 15-year sentence in Antigua for raping an AUA student. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Speaking in Parliament Benjamin highlighted the government’s stance on not…

  • A boost for winter arrivals as Delta adds more flights to Antigua

    A boost for winter arrivals as Delta adds more flights to Antigua

    Antigua and Barbuda’s V.C. Bird International Airport is all set to welcome additional air service from Delta Airlines this winter. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transport, and Investment, The Honourable Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez, said, “The heightened demand for Antigua…

  • Police search for suspects in drive-by shooting

    Police search for suspects in drive-by shooting

    police are searching for the suspects believed to be involved in a shooting incident at Grays Farm that left one man nursing a gunshot wound to his back. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP It was reported that sometime around 12:10 am on Sunday, 12…

  • Girl, 14, missing for more than a week found on Five Islands property

    Girl, 14, missing for more than a week found on Five Islands property

    On Saturday, May 11, the police executed several search warrants in the Grays Farm, Five Islands, and Nut Grove areas and seized large portions of controlled drugs, firearms, ammunition, and suspected stolen items. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP During the search of a property…

  • Antigua Cruise Port celebrates 500,000 passengers for the year

    Antigua Cruise Port celebrates 500,000 passengers for the year

    Cruise tourism in Antigua is showing no signs of slowing down. With the help of Celebrity Beyond and Norwegian Sky, Antigua Cruise Port set a new record on Thursday, May 9, by welcoming over 500,000 passengers since the beginning of the year. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON…

  • Nonagenarian publishes book about her life lessons

    Nonagenarian publishes book about her life lessons

    Proving that age is no barrier to creativity and hard work, Miriam Samuel, an entrepreneur and retired teacher, released a poignant memoir of her life on the eve of her 90th birthday.  The book “Mirie’s Magic Recipe: Loving, Leading, Legacy,” features recipes for life and food. It was officially launched at an event dubbed Mirie’s…

  • Julien Kentish launches groundbreaking ‘Nurse It’ health-care venture

    Julien Kentish launches groundbreaking ‘Nurse It’ health-care venture

    In the upcoming celebration of Nurses Week in Antigua & Barbuda, anticipation mounts as Julien Kentish prepares to embark on a groundbreaking journey with the upcoming launch of “Nurse It” – a dynamic health-care venture poised to revolutionize the industry. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN…

  • 2 Jennings men arrested after being found with more than 50lbs of Hashish

    2 Jennings men arrested after being found with more than 50lbs of Hashish

    Two men, both of Jennings were taken into custody by the police, after they were found in possession of over 50 pounds of Hashish. Around 3pm on Sunday, May 12, members of the Narcotics Squad conducted a search on a property occupied by 49-year-old Denfield Roberts and 23-Year-old Deshawn Lattibeaudiere of Jennings and seized a…

  • Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, including the dog moms

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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]