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  • 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

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

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  • PM Browne challenges Massiah to take his gov’t to court

    PM Browne challenges Massiah to take his gov’t to court

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Saturday expressed criticism towards union tactics and highlighted the importance of maintaining a productive relationship between the unions and the government. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Speaking on Pointe FM Browne emphasized that the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party…

  • Joint Programme launch with the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia

    Joint Programme launch with the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia

    Women and youth entrepreneurs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and other underserved groups  in Antigua and Barbuda and Saint Lucia are poised to benefit from a US$1.4 million UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fund Joint Programme  that will prioritize innovative financing solutions for underserved groups. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK…

  • Major runway resurfacing project for V.C. Bird International Airport to commence this year

    Major runway resurfacing project for V.C. Bird International Airport to commence this year

    The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced a major resurfacing project for the VC Bird International Airport runway. The announcement was made by Minister Charles Fernandez and Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Pointe FM on Saturday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP According to Minister Fernandez, the runway, which is over ten years…

  • Prime Minister Browne highlights significant growth of ECAB, asserts Government’s role in its success

    Prime Minister Browne highlights significant growth of ECAB, asserts Government’s role in its success

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne emphasized the substantial growth of the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB), attributing its success to his administration’s policies. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Prime Minister pointed out that the government’s intervention transformed ECAB from a $600 million entity into a billion-dollar institution, marking a pivotal moment in…

  • Works Minister Browne urges caution on Antigua and Barbuda’s Roads amid recent rains

    Works Minister Browne urges caution on Antigua and Barbuda’s Roads amid recent rains

    Works Minister Maria Browne has issued a call for increased caution on the roads of Antigua and Barbuda following a spate of accidents attributed to recent heavy rainfall and ongoing road improvements. In her contribution to Parliament on Friday, Minister Browne emphasized the urgency of responsible driving to prevent further incidents and ensure public safety.…

  • PM Browne: ABWU to blame for collapse of LIAT 1974, challenges Massiah to take his gov’t to court

    PM Browne: ABWU to blame for collapse of LIAT 1974, challenges Massiah to take his gov’t to court

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  • Police seize 2 illegal weapons in early-morning raids in Grays Farm and Coolidge

    Police seize 2 illegal weapons in early-morning raids in Grays Farm and Coolidge

    Police removed two more illegal weapons from the nation’s streets after executing search warrants in Grays Farm and Coolidge early this morning. Police say a .380 firearm was seized in the Coolidge area, while a 9mm pistol was recovered in Grays Farm. One person was arrested in each incident. Law enforcers have been intensifying efforts…

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]