Company Profile

Advans is a leading microfinance group established in 2005. Advans mission is to respond to the need for financial services of small businesses and other populations who have ill-adapted, limited or no access to formal financial services. The Advans Group currently spans nine countries: Cambodia, Cameroon, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tunisia and Myanmar. As at end October 2019, the group served more than 1,000,000 clients and employed more than 7,300 staff. Headquartered in Luxembourg with support services in Paris, the group’s shareholders are EIB, KfW, FMO, CDC Group plc, FISEA (AFD Group) and IFC.

Advans Ghana, subsidiary of the international microfinance group Advans, started its activities in 2008. The institution offers a full range of adapted financial products and services to micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Ghana. The institution serves more than 64,000 clients through a network of 20 points of sale and over 650 employees.

Job Description

Do you want to work in an international environment? Do you have a passion for financial inclusion,serving the under-served, and developing mutually beneficial business partnerships? Then Advans Ghana has a position for you.

The full-time positions are based in Accra

What will your role be?

• Responsible for driving Advans Ghana Savings and Loans cars, as well as for ensuring the proper maintenance of these cars.

More Specifically: you will

• Drive Advans Ghana cars according to management policy.
• Fill Logbook on every driving trip made
• Ensure the cars’ maintenance by doing routine checks (brakes, wires, cables, tires status)
• Cleaning of the cars
• Regular maintenance in relation with suppliers: to ensure that filters and other basic appliances are checked regularly and replaced on time and that motor oil, and other levels (brake liquid, cooling fluid, water, etc.) are as per the cars’ manufacturers standards
• To inform, immediately his supervisor about any existing or potential problem with one of the cars
• To ensure that car documentation (insurance, vehicle license) is up to date
• To inform in advance when the fuel tank is about to be empty and to fill the tank

Required Skills or Experience

What kind of profile are we looking for?

• At least a Senior High School Certificate or Diploma with a minimum of one year driving experience

Specific Training Needed

• Defensive Driving Skills
• Fleet Maintenance and Management