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Fellow Residents and Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda,

I extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of the members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, and, trust that our greeting meets you in good health. I also express greetings to the members of Police Force and their families, and pray God’s continued blessing and protection.

In Paul’s letter unto the church of the Thessalonians, in (1 Thessalonians 5:18), Paul wrote: “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

On this our 52nd Anniversary of Police Week, we continue giving thanks to God for bringing us thus far in 2020, despite our challenges. As we celebrate under the theme “Committed to Quality Service in a Global Pandemic”, we do so with you the people in mind.

Notwithstanding that we will not celebrate in the normal fashion, we use this virtual platform to connect with you to demonstrate our love and support for each other and the families of those who have lost loved ones here and overseas due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Over the years, Police Week has become an additional platform for us to continue increasing the awareness of Community Partnership and involvement among the citizens of Antigua and Barbuda.

The week of celebrations gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude to you the public, and to recognize our many partners, who supported us. It is also a time for us as an organization to reflect on our achievements over the past year and spend quality time with the community doing various activities.

It is fitting to now recognize those who put their lives on the line on a daily basis not only during this pandemic but generally: Law Enforcement Officers, nurses, doctors, teachers and all others who set out to make a positive difference.

As the world search for answers, we continue to be committed to providing the best possible service and protection we can. To our Corporate Citizens, members of Non-profit Organizations and friends in the community who have made contributions in various forms, we say a heartfelt thanks for your support during this time of financial difficulties. We have accomplished so much more with you on our side.

Moreover, many of us in Antigua and Barbuda made plans for 2020. However, I believe no one planned how to navigate the impacts of COVID-19. This deadly virus has undoubtedly changed the landscape of this world.

COVID-19 has changed the way we do things, and even how we interact with each other. If we are to survive this crisis, we cannot be self-centered.

The time is now, now more than before, for us to put aside our differences and show more love and respect for all in society. We must consider and respect others rights and opinions, regardless of race or social status.

I ask for your continued prayers, especially in these difficult times and your support in our Law Enforcement duties. I encourage you to remain resolute in your efforts to stay safe and healthy, as well as to continue adhering to the regulations and protocols, as set out under the State of Emergency.

Please connect with us on the various media stations and platforms as we celebrate our Police Week 2020 virtually.

May God continue to bless this Nation and the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda.

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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]