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  • Benjamin Sanson to Compete in AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim

    Benjamin Sanson to Compete in AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim

    Benjamin Sanson, the esteemed French swimmer and former youth world champion, will be participating in the AUA Rohrman 10k Open Water Swim event. This event, scheduled for Sunday, August 25th, 2024, will start from Morris Bay and conclude at Ffreyes Beach in Antigua. Sanson’s participation is made possible thanks to the sponsorship of Energie Antigua,…

  • Aurelien Raphael to Compete in AUA Rohrman Triathlon

    Aurelien Raphael to Compete in AUA Rohrman Triathlon

    Renowned French triathlete Aurelien Raphael is set to make waves at the AUA Rohrman Triathlon Olympic Distance event on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, at Ffreyes Beach, Antigua. He will also compete in the Day 2 10k Road Run/Walk on Sunday August 25th, 2024 from Morris Bay to Ffreyes Beach. This exciting participation is made possible…

  • Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

    Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

    Ronsford Beaton, the Guyana Harpy Eagles fast bowler, was reported for a suspect bowling action during the ongoing West Indies Championship four-day first-class competition. Beaton’s action was cited by match officials during the first-round match between Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force at the Conaree Cricket Centre in St. Kitts, which ended…

  • Shamar Joseph rewarded with CWI International Retainer Contract

    Shamar Joseph rewarded with CWI International Retainer Contract

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise contract to a CWI International retainer contract. This decision comes in recognition of Joseph’s outstanding performance and invaluable contribution to the recent historic victory against Australia on their home soil in Brisbane, marking Australia’s first defeat to the West Indies since 1997. CLICK HERE…

  • Cricket West Indies congratulates test team after securing historic victory against Australia

    Cricket West Indies congratulates test team after securing historic victory against Australia

    Today, across our region, jubilation greeted the triumphant performance of the West Indies, a beacon of victory. Cricket West Indies congratulates its test team after securing a historic victory against Australia, marking the first since 1997. This remarkable achievement signals the relevance of West Indies cricket on the global test stage and underscores its unwavering…

  • ABBA announces list of nominees for upcoming National Sports Awards

    ABBA announces list of nominees for upcoming National Sports Awards

    The Executive  of the Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) is pleased to announce its list of nominees for the upcoming National Sports Awards. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The nominees are as follows: Sportsman of the Year- Mr. Adonis Humphreys Junior Sportsman of the Year- Mr. Craig Massiah Junior Sportswoman of…

  • CWI Congratulate ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, Hayley Matthews

    CWI Congratulate ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, Hayley Matthews

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) today congratulated West Indies women’s captain Hayley Matthews on winning the prestigious title of ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023, a fitting accolade for a player of her calibre who has had enjoyed an outstanding year, consistently performing with bat and ball. 2023 was a year of dominance, nothing…

  • Nominees for 2023 National Sports Awards ratified

    Nominees for 2023 National Sports Awards ratified

    The Ministry of Sports, through its rigorous ratification process, has confirmed the list of nominees for various 2023 National Sports Awards categories. The grand ceremony scheduled for March 2, 2024, will see the nation’s sporting ambassadors and officials recognized for their major accomplishments and contributions. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Nominees will…

  • Raza helps Zimbabwe knock 143 in Sri Lanka T20

    Raza helps Zimbabwe knock 143 in Sri Lanka T20

    (AFP)— A captain’s knock by Sikandar Raza enabled Zimbabwe to post 143 for five after being put into bat in the first T20 against Sri Lanka in Colombo Sunday. Raza posted his 13th half-century in T20 internationals, fighting a lone battle to help his side post a competitive total. Raza reached his half-century off 38…

  • Afghanistan reach 172 after Naib fifty in India T20

    Afghanistan reach 172 after Naib fifty in India T20

    (AFP)— An attacking 57 by Gulbadin Naib and some late cameos helped Afghanistan to 172 all out against India’s persistent bowling attack in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday. Star batsman Virat Kohli returned to the Indian T20 team after more than a year’s absence from the format and the hosts elected to field first…

  • CWI President anticipates economic windfall for the Caribbean with ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

    CWI President anticipates economic windfall for the Caribbean with ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, lauds the unveiling of the highly anticipated fixtures for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The tournament, slated to unfold across the Caribbean and the USA from June 1 to 29, promises an unparalleled celebration of cricket excellence and an…

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]