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The UWI, Cave Hill and interCaribbean Airways announce new partnership

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The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus has partnered with regional airline, interCaribbean Airways to cater to the development of aviation students, and promote the growth of the regional air transport industry.

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The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, February 29, to collaborate in a number of areas including enhancing regional air connectivity, human resource development, scholarships, thought leadership as well as knowledge dissemination.

One of the key features of the agreement is academic collaboration, through which five annual scholarships will be offered to deserving students.

The Scholarships are in honour of Manville “Donnie” Gardiner, the late brother of the founder and chairman of the airline, Lyndon Gardiner.   The Manville “Donnie” Gardiner Memorial Scholarships will support undergraduate students from the Caribbean who are enrolled in aviation programmes, including the newly approved Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Aviation Management and BBA in Aviation Management with Pilot Licence.

Additionally, interCaribbean Airways will also offer internship and mentorship programmes that will allow students to gain practical industry experience, while The UWI Cave Hill Campus will provide institutional support for aviation research projects and initiatives.

The two parties will also collaborate to develop and enhance university courses and certifications focused on aviation management, operations, logistics and related fields, ensuring they align with current industry standards and future trends.

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The agreement will enhance The UWI’s current offering of training and development programmes to build human capital and skills in the aviation sector.

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Principal of The UWI Cave Hill Campus, Professor Clive Landis hailed the new partnership as a bridge connecting academia and industry, and a testament to the institution’s commitment to regional development.

“This MOU symbolises more than legal formalities. It represents a remarkable alliance, one that will propel our region’s aviation industry to new heights.

“At the heart of this collaboration lies the aspiration to enhance regional connectivity. Our university, with its rich academic heritage, and interCaribbean Airways, a trailblazer in aviation, recognise the power of connectivity.  As we sign this MOU, we are committing ourselves to the ideal of seamless travel within our region, bridging islands, cultures and aspirations,” Landis said.

Chairman of interCaribbean Airways, Lyndon Gardiner, said this agreement is about two eminent Caribbean institutions working together to uplift the people of the region.

“Our goal is to develop aviation sustainably, increasing competitiveness while nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and building our regions human capital.

“For students, this combination of interCaribbean’s on-the-ground expertise together with UWI’s unparalleled education, research, and policy capabilities, opens up a world of hands-on learning opportunities, from scholarships and internships to visiting guest lecturers,” Gardiner stated.

Cave Hill and interCaribbean Airways also plan to create a dedicated think-tank for the Caribbean region to focus on innovation, policy advocacy, and strategic development.

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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]