Senior Management Positions in Microfinance

Advans Microfinance Institutions 
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Context: 
Based on more than 15 years’ experience in microfinance, Horus created Advans with several 
major international Development Finance Institutions. The mission of Advans is to build a 
network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in developing and emerging countries to cater to the 
financial needs of micro, small, and medium sized enterprises, which have limited or no access to 
formal banking services. The Advans network currently spans eight countries: Cambodia, 
Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan and 
Tanzania. Advans MFIs serve more than 360,000 clients from 95 branches and have an 
outstanding loan portfolio of more than EUR 140 million. 

Advans has strong development objectives. In this context of dynamic development, Advans is 
looking for highly motivated individuals to take on senior management positions in its growing 
network in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. 

This is an opportunity to join an energetic and dedicated core team of Management Board 
Members (made up of CEO, CFO and COO) and participate in the growth of the institution. 

Role/Responsibilities: 
Management Board Members will be responsible for the creation and development of new 
institutions or the expansion of existing ones (network extension, launch of new products). Their 
responsibilities will include: 

 Collaborating with fellow Management Board Members to ensure effective corporate 
governance and best practice; 
 Contributing to the development of the institution in line with the strategy defined by 
Advans Board of Directors; 
 Ensuring good coordination with the HQ team in Paris; 
 Implementing and/or developing systems, structures and resources to support the growth 
of the institution; 
 Ensuring knowledge transfer, coaching and developing local staff skills in areas of 
expertise; 
 Maintaining good relationships with local partners and authorities; 

Skills/qualifications/experience: 
• Master’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Economics/Finance 
• Fluency in English imperative and fluency in French would be an asset 
 10 to 15 years of working experience including at least 5 years in high level management 
positions in financial services (retail banking, financial institutions or microfinance) 
 Work experience in developing countries 
 Excellent entrepreneurial, leadership, planning and organisation skills, result oriented 
 Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills 
 Intercultural sensitivity, stress resistant and resilient 

You will find further employment opportunities and more information on the following websites 
www.advansgroup.com and www.horus-df.com 
To apply : Go to the Job Opportunities page of our website www.horus-df.com. Only shortlisted 
applicants will be contacted.