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  • Police seize quarter-million dollars’ worth of cannabis in joint operation at Deep Water Harbour

    Police seize quarter-million dollars’ worth of cannabis in joint operation at Deep Water Harbour

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Close to a quarter-million dollars’ worth of cannabis was seized by the Police during a joint drug-interdiction exercise at the Deep Water Harbour on December 5. Reports say that officers attached to the Narcotics Department went to the location at about 10:45 a.m. that day, and during…

  • Mystery of abandoned £100m megayacht ‘seized from Putin crony’ that is sat burning £1,600 fuel a day with its air con

    Mystery of abandoned £100m megayacht ‘seized from Putin crony’ that is sat burning £1,600 fuel a day with its air con

    (The Sun) — One of the world’s biggest and most luxurious megayachts is sitting essentially abandoned after it was linked to a Russian oligarch with ties to Putin. The 270ft Alfa Nero is currently languishing in a port in the tiny island nation of Antigua after the £100million vessel was boarded nearly two years ago…

  • Michael Joseph’s Primary Win – A Hollow Victory in Rural West

    Michael Joseph’s Primary Win – A Hollow Victory in Rural West

    By Ali Sridev In the realm of politics, victories are often celebrated with pomp and fanfare, but in the case of Michael Joseph’s recent triumph in the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) primary in St. Rural West, the fanfare seems misplaced. Joseph’s win, though notable, is a faint glimmer in what appears to be…

  • Celebrating 37 Years of Service: The Rotaract Club of Antigua

    Celebrating 37 Years of Service: The Rotaract Club of Antigua

    CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP On December 5 the Rotaract Club of Antigua hit an impressive milestone – 37 years of unbroken service dedicated to making a difference in Antigua and Barbuda. Rotaract is a worldwide organization that unites individuals aged 18 and older to exchange ideas, perform community service, develop leadership…

  • Former LIAT workers told to choose direct access to severance funds or union negotiations

    Former LIAT workers told to choose direct access to severance funds or union negotiations

    Former LIAT employees awaiting severance payments now have the option to access their funds from the receiver directly. The government proposed a 32 per cent compassionate payment in cash and bonds, but few have accepted, preferring union negotiations. Prime Minister Gaston Browne clarified that negotiations are closed, and once LIAT 1974 is liquidated, the offer…

  • Escaped inmate captured

    Escaped inmate captured

    Escaped prisoner, Josh Joyce of Villa has been apprehended by the police. He was found in Bolans around 7 pm on Sunday 10th December and taken into custody. He will be handed over to the prison authorities. Joyce reportedly escaped from His Majesty’s Prison sometime around 8:45 am on Friday, 8th December. He is on…

  • Former Archbishop Orland Lindsay dies

    Former Archbishop Orland Lindsay dies

    Former Bishop of Antigua, Archbishop Orland Lindsay, passed away at 95. Consecrated in 1970, he led the Diocese of the North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba until 1996, also serving as Archbishop of the Province of the West Indies. Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua and Barbuda ~ Wе оffеr fullу сuѕtоmіzаblе аnd…

  • A Tribute to Ambassador Sir Ramez Hadeed, KGCN

    A Tribute to Ambassador Sir Ramez Hadeed, KGCN

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  • UPP Salutes Sir Viv on latest accolade as it celebrates its National Heroes Day

    UPP Salutes Sir Viv on latest accolade as it celebrates its National Heroes Day

    In the tradition adopted since its tenure in office, this year the United Progressive Party (UPP) will salute the Nation’s Heroes on Monday, December 11, since the designated date, December 9, fell on a weekend. As a mark of respect for the Hon. V.C. Bird, Sr., Father of the Nation, the Baldwin Spencer Administration selected…

  • Juante Kirby rewarded for kindness

    Juante Kirby rewarded for kindness

    Juante Kirby was the recipient of an all-inclusive weekend for two at Carlisle Bay Resort.  The presentation was made at Government House last Friday by Her Excellency Lady Williams, on behalf of the Halo Foundation. Mr. Kirby, who was nominated  for acknowledgment by a member of the public, came to the assistance of some students…

  • interCaribbean Airways announces flight delays after aircraft struck at Grenada airport

    interCaribbean Airways announces flight delays after aircraft struck at Grenada airport

    interCaribbean Airways says customers should expect delays after a vehicle collided with one of its aircraft parked on the tarmac at Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport on Sunday. The airline said the aircraft involved has been taken out of service, and a replacement aircraft is being deployed from Providenciales to ensure continued service for passengers.…

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]