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  • Tiger Woods suffers ‘multiple leg injuries’ in Los Angeles car crash

    Tiger Woods suffers ‘multiple leg injuries’ in Los Angeles car crash

    Tiger Woods is in surgery after suffering “multiple leg injuries” in a car crash in Los Angeles, California. The LA County Sheriff’s Department said that it “responded to a single-vehicle rollover” accident in which the “vehicle sustained major damage”. The 15-time golf major champion, 45, had to be “extricated from the wreck” by firefighters and…

  • Jasmine Harrison becomes youngest woman to row an ocean

    Jasmine Harrison becomes youngest woman to row an ocean

    By Andrew S. Lewis After 70 days 3 hours 48 minutes, Jasmine Harrison, 21, became the youngest woman to row an ocean. She is among a diverse set of endurance athletes to attempt the feat. By mid-January, Jasmine Harrison, a swim instructor and bartender, had been alone at sea for nearly 50 days. She had rowed…

  • Raptors icon Vince Carter launches scholarship program and Antiguans can apply

    Raptors icon Vince Carter launches scholarship program and Antiguans can apply

    Raptors icon Vince Carter was a divisive player in Toronto during his 22-year NBA career, drawing thunderous applause for his nightly highlight-reel plays but vicious boos when he was traded. He continues to leave a mark here through his philanthropy, with his latest move likely supported by all basketball fans. Partnered with the Toronto-based, Paris…

  • Sir Clive Lloyd says it is an ‘honour’ as new CG Insurance Super50 trophy unveiled

    Sir Clive Lloyd says it is an ‘honour’ as new CG Insurance Super50 trophy unveiled

    Cricket West Indies and title sponsors CG Insurance have unveiled the sparkling new CG Insurance Super50 Cup Sir Clive Lloyd trophy, which will be presented to the winning team following the final on February 27. CG Insurance have commissioned the new elegant and contemporary glass trophy, which incorporates CG’s company colours, as part of their…

  • WIPA extends condolences at passing of Clarvis Joseph

    WIPA extends condolences at passing of Clarvis Joseph

    The West Indies Players’ Association’s executive, management and staff extends condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President, Clarvis Joseph. Mr. Joseph was reportedly ailing for some time and in hospital. Among other things, Mr. Joseph also served as Leeward Islands Cricket Association (LICA) President, Antigua and Barbuda…

  • Tourism Authority promotes Antigua and Barbuda during Super 50 Cup, West Indies vs Sri Lanka tour

    Tourism Authority promotes Antigua and Barbuda during Super 50 Cup, West Indies vs Sri Lanka tour

    The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Tourism Partner of Cricket West Indies, has been capitalising on the ongoing CG Insurance Super50 Cup to promote Antigua and Barbuda. It has been an exciting month, as the games which began on February 7, have featured the Caribbean region’s biggest rivalries and major names. The thirteen live games,…

  • ASW announces cancellation of 2021 event

    ASW announces cancellation of 2021 event

    Event organisers will be joining local government and the international community in working to limit and eradicate the COVID-19 spread by cancelling the 2021 edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), including the Peters & May Round Antigua Race, which were scheduled for later this year – April 24 – 30. The timing of this decision…

  • International Cricket returns as CWI confirms Sri Lanka Tour

    International Cricket returns as CWI confirms Sri Lanka Tour

    All matches to be played in a bio-secure environment in Antigua with matches at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (3 x T20Is) and Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (3 x ODIs and 2 x Tests) Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the all-format International tour between West Indies and Sri Lanka starting in March, signalling the return…

  • West Indies secure 17-run victory, series vs Bangladesh

    West Indies secure 17-run victory, series vs Bangladesh

    West Indies secured a thrilling 17-run victory against Bangladesh in the second and final test to complete a clean of sweep of the series on Sunday. West Indies won the first test by three wickets, chasing a huge 395-run target. Offspinner Rahkeem Cornwall played a key role, ending the match with 9-179 as West Indies…

  • 70-year-old man is oldest to row Atlantic unassisted

    70-year-old man is oldest to row Atlantic unassisted

    A 70-year-old man has raised more than £700,000 for dementia research after rowing 3,000 miles unassisted across the Atlantic. Frank Rothwell, from Oldham, set off from the Canary Islands on 12 December in a boat nicknamed Never Too Old and reached Antigua on Saturday. He said crossing the finish line was a “completely euphoric moment”.…

  • CWI congratulates West Indies on magnificent win

    CWI congratulates West Indies on magnificent win

    Cricket West Indies (CWI) today congratulated the West Indies team on the record-breaking victory against Bangladesh in the first Test match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Led by an amazing double century by Kyle Mayers on debut, West Indies made 395-7 to win by three wickets. He made 210 not out and…

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]