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Not that long ago I presented myself to you, and reminded you of my story. I told you about my childhood of being adopted at the age of six years, my mother making the decision no single mother should have too, but wanting a better life for her son. I told you of my struggles at an early age with a speech impediment and how through pain staking care of my adopted family, worked with me to overcome it.

I spoke of my involvement in the S.D.A church and how throughout my life its teachings have kept me centered and grounded. These valuable experience have prepared me for all that life have and will throw my way.

From my earliest days in the service of my community, Constituency and Country, to the steps of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. Ive stood with Prime Ministers, Presidents and yes Kings, but there is no better feeling than standing with you.

Yes, we’ve come a long way and yet we’ve got more to go. I still believe in the promise of this our two Island Nation. A promise that we can be what ever we want. There is no mountain to high, no valley to deep. A promise that our freedom of expression and participation will never be compromised. I, after our first meeting still believe in that promise. Still believe that this Nations best days are still ahead of us.

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It is because of that abiding hope and Promise that I once again present myself for service in the cause of National Development and Reconciliation, in the Constituency of All Saints East and St Luke, on behalf of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).

This is our time, this is our moment to layout a clear plan of action for the immediate development of the All Saints East and St Luke Constituency. Ths is our moment to harness our Constituency Resources in the best interests of all of our Constituents. This is our moment to develop a Environmental, Economic, social and cultural plan, one that will serve and provide stronger livelihoods for our people.

A plan which uses as its foundation the coorpetative methods of each one help one. Where the next generation will build on the actions we take today. A plan that opens opportunities and present our Constituency as a modle for Rural Community-Led Development. A plan that puts investors both locally and internationally on notice, that while our Constituency is open for business and investments, the “Peoples Development Plan” must be the Red line by which our beaches, lands, coral reefs and human resources are to be used.

I still believe that through hardwork and sacrifice the Constituents of All Saints East and St Luke can pursue their individual hopes, dreams and aspersions, while at the same time come together as one family, one community, one people, in the hope, that the next generation can and will move ahead. It is that strong belief in and of this promise, that once again I present myself for National Service. This is a defining moment, this is the “Urgency of Now”, when we as a people, everyday people, students, farmers, Janitors, nurses, teachers, hotel workers, fisher folks and doctors stand together in defiance and protection of that promise.

Our challenges are great. They are many and they are real, but hear me when I tell you this, we will meet them, together, they will be met. We are a fearless people, but we are also a brave, compassionate and a generous people and we are BETTER TOGETHER.

Let’s get to work.

Winston Vincent Dickenson Williams Jr.
Prospective Candidate
All Saints East and St Luke
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.

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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]