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Joanna Spencer is new Rotary Club of Antigua president

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The Rotary Club of Antigua has installed its 49th Board of Directors under the Presidency of Joanna Spencer, CEO of Digicel Antigua & Barbuda and Monserrat.

Under the theme ‘We are More Impactful with More Hands,’ the Club will continue the nearly five decades of service to the community of Antigua and Barbuda; building on a formidable year of service led by Immediate Past President (IPP) Kevin Silston.

Silston, in his outgoing remarks at the Club’s recent handing-over ceremony, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the donor community of Antigua and Barbuda which stepped forward tremendously in support of the Club’s ambitious undertakings for 2020-2021.

Thanks to this support, the Club was able to surpass its projected impact on the community – despite the challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on global health and economics.

Health, education, and social services took the front burner in the last Rotary year.

“Thank you very much to all Rotarians for the work that we have continued to do under challenging circumstances. Thank you, our corporate sponsors and social partners who were able to join with us despite your own setbacks. I believe that the convenient strength of Rotary was amply demonstrated this past year and our community is better for it,” Silston said.

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He cited critical projects that were added to Rotary’s list of landmark and life-altering undertakings that were successfully implemented over the past 12 months and will continue into years ahead.

“I’m happy that at the end of this Rotary year, we are going to have some critical projects moving into the new year and onwards including those dealing with Child Obesity, Chronic Kidney Disease, and the recently renovated and fully equipped School for the Deaf.

“Thank you very much Rotarians. Thank you for your support. We now look forward to throwing our full support behind the new board and its direction for the Club in the year ahead,” Silston said as he handed the baton of leadership over to new President, Joanna Spencer.

Aside from its domestic waves, the Rotary Club of Antigua stood out significantly within the organization’s District 7030.

At the recent District Conference 2020-2021, the Club received the ‘District Governor’s 5 Star Award’ in honor and recognition of its “Outstanding Contribution to the Goals and Objectives of the District.” Individual awards were also presented to the Club’s outgoing President “For Outstanding Service to the District” and to its returning Assistant Governor (AG) Evangeline Allen who received the “Rotary Hero” District Pin for Outstanding Service.

Armed and ready to continue with the momentum, new President Joanna Spencer said, “As we close off a successful Rotary year and begin a new one, we are proud to be moving forward on a solid foundation reinforced annually with commitment to service and partnerships.”

Spencer thanked the outgoing president for “paving the way” for her and for putting in place long-term strategic plans that will add to the successes of the year of service ahead.

“Fellow Rotarians, thank you for endorsing me as your President for 2021-2022. I am honored to have been given this opportunity to continue to serve. I commit to the giving of my time in service to the community and doing all needed to keep our Club and its values together,” Spencer said. Her term in office runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

The new President began her Rotary journey at 21-years-old at the Rotaract Club of Antigua, where she served in several leadership roles including that of Club President. She later transitioned into the Rotary Club of Antigua where she served as its Treasurer and Secretary before advancing to the role of President.

Currently holding the office of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digicel Antigua & Barbuda and Montserrat, Spencer is an Accountant by vocation with a stellar career record in the arena of finance and management throughout the Caribbean.

Other members of the 2021-2022 Board of the Rotary Club of Antigua include Vice President Eric Joseph; Secretary Julie-Ann Laudat; Treasurer Karim Edwards; Director of Service Projects Kirk Francis; Membership Chair Joanna Scotland-Gilkes; Rotary Foundation Chair Susan Snaggs-Wilson; Public Image Chair Alex Holder; Youth Service Director Linda Watkins; Club Administrator Elisa Graham; and Sergeant at Arms Ato Kentish.

President-Elect (PE) for the Rotary Club of Antigua’s 50th Golden Jubilee year 2022-2023 is Ilean Ramsey.

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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]