AIESEC in Ireland MCP 2015/2016 Application Booklet
Words from the MCP Dear applicant, Some experiences sound amazing. Some experiences turn out not be at all what they sound like. Sometimes in a disappointing way - but sometimes, in a most eye-opening, challenging and utterly beautiful one. Congratulations on opening this application booklet – read on and you might just get yourself in on one of the journeys of your lifetime. Four months ago I started mine as the president of AIESEC in Ireland and let me ensure you it has been quite a ride. I won to be MCP but what I got was so much more. I got the opportunity to be the entrepreneur who builds up a social impact business that can give Irish youth back the drive to shake up their country and change it for the better. I got the honour to head a team of innovative, relentless young leaders who are united in their unconditional belief in our success. I had the humbling experience of hitting my limits as a leader, person and friend – and nearly exhausting myself overcoming them. Forget all you have been told, being MCP is the best experience you could be offered in AIESEC – if you are ready for it. Ask yourself: Is this what you want with all your willpower? Are you ready to take full responsibility for helping Ireland evolve? Are you the leader AIESEC in Ireland needs right now? If the answer to these questions is yes then this is your time: Good luck with the process. Be better than you have ever been before. Sincerely yours,
Elisabeth Gerlach MCP 2014/15 Email: elisabeth.gerlach@aiesec.ie Skype: elisabeth.gerlach Book a meeting: mcpireland.youcanbook.me It’s i possi le, said pride. It’s risk , said e perie e. Gi e it a tr , hispered the heart.
Role Of the MCP The MCP s pri e respo si ility is to pro ide leadership a d guida e to AIESEC i Irela d a d represe t AIESEC in Ireland on a global level. Being responsible for the overall direction of AIESEC in Ireland, the role of MCP requires close cooperation with the Local Committee Presidents (LCPs), the AIESEC in Ireland Board of Directors and Board of Advisors, the global plenary as well as AIESEC International. Core responsibilities of the MCP are: Team management Ensuring accountability and common direction of MC Providing coaching and support (including evaluations and feedback) to team members Create and foster a healthy team culture Financial management Forming and managing the national budget, authorizing expenditures Analysing and using financial data to ensure optimal financial management Working with LC VP Fs to optimize LC financial management and liquidity Organizational leadership and LC development Communicating with the membership of AIESEC in Ireland Coaching, training, supporting and giving feedback to LCPs Strategic development and planning Management and facilitation of national planning processes Ensure execution of national direction Ensure long-term perspective for AIESEC in Ireland External Representation Acting as the representative and spokesperson for AIESEC in Ireland Working with key partners International Relations Representing the views and opinions of AIESEC in Ireland to the global network Building international cooperation with countries and AI Ensuring AIESEC in Ireland is learning from the global network Legal and compendium Management of legislative process Ensuring compliance with compendium Working with lawyer on legal issues affecting AIESEC in Ireland Accountability Management of the Board of Directors and Board of Advisors Reporting to and communication with the Board on a regular basis Ensuring information is communicated to stakeholders to hold MC accountable
General Information The living allowance for MC members is 250 EUR/month with accommodation, transportation and conference costs covered if financial conditions allow it. The MC team lives and works together in a three room flat in the Dublin 3 area, in walking distance from the city centre. AIESEC in Ireland became a member of the AIESEC network in 1959, interrupted by a shutdown period in 2008-2010 and currently holds the global membership status of Entity in Debt. As an organization we are accountable to the Board of Directors, which consists of Michael McKiernan (since 2001, former MC VP in Ireland 1995-1996) and Andrea Orosz (since 2013, former MCP in Ireland 2012-2013). We also have a Board of Advisors which consist of AIESEC alumni and professionals in HR, law, PR and consultancy.
Application Process The application form is the main opportunity you will have to present yourself to all the members of AIESEC in Ireland before the elections in December. You are free to design the application as you wish as long as it is A4 size and printable in black ink. It is useful to remember that LCs will be reading through your application, so you should consider the readability and length of your application carefully. Your MCP application must be uploaded to bit.ly/MCPIreland1516 and must be emailed to elisabeth.gerlach@aiesec.ie by 11.59 PM GMT on November 30th. You will receive email confirmation of the receipt of your application within 24 hours of submission. In order to apply, you must submit an application in the form of a single .pdf file. The application must include all of the following sections: Section 1 – Video: An URL link to your video platform (max. 4 min) must be included in your application. The video should introduce yourself as an applicant and give a comprehensive overview of your application. Section 2 – Executive Summary: The executive summary should allow easy understanding of your appli atio s esse e a d ay e o lo ger tha one page. Section 3 - Questionnaire: The completed questionnaire may be no longer than 12 pages (excluding the cover page) and minimum 10-point font. Your answers should assist the LCs in understanding your aims for AIESEC, the areas that you would like to focus on, your reasons for standing and your personality/working style. Section 4 - Resume/CV: Your CV may be no longer than one page. Section 5 - Three Endorsement Letters: This must include one endorsement from your home entity (Irish applicants: current or former LCP of your home LC; foreign applicants: current or former MCP of your home entity), one endorsement from an entity different from your home entity (current/former MC, MCP, AI) and one endorsement from an external (no recent AIESEC alumni). Endorsements should include contact information for the endorser. Current AIESEC in Ireland MC members will not provide endorsement letters to any candidate.
Election Process The election process will take place as detailed below during the election event on December 11th (final confirmation pending). All full-member Local Committees will be able to vote in the elections. The vote will be cast by the respective Local Committee President (or a suitable Proxy). The Local Committee Presidents will be strongly advised to consider the views of all Local Committee members when casting their votes. Candidates are asked to make the process as fair as possible. This means no campaigning or selfpromotion in advance of the elections. Your application and presentation during the election should speak for themselves. You may speak with other members of AIESEC in Ireland to learn what they think about certain topics and answer their questions, but you are requested not to promote your own application or criticize other candidates. The process contains the following: Before the Election Event Interview with a review board consisting of the current MCP, a representative of the Board of Directors / Advisors and at least one LCP representative, which will provide an objective report on the candidates to the national plenary At the Election Event 10 minutes speech 30 minutes Q&A in front of the national plenary More details will be provided to the candidates after the submission of the application. Responsibilities after the Election The MCP-elect will be required to begin virtual transition in January. This includes VP selection, fu tio al tra sitio a d ore. The MCP ele t should also atte d I ter atio al Preside t s Meeting (IPM) in Vietnam from around the 10th to 21st of February 2015. The MCP elect is required to start the physical transition in Dublin during the first half of May. In the event that attendance at these events prevents you from applying, please contact elisabeth.gerlach@aiesec.ie to discuss possible solutions.
Questionnaire A. General Information 1. Name: 2. Member/Local Committee: 3. Email Address: 4. Phone Number: 5. Nationality: 6. Birthdate:
B. Logistical Information 1. Will you attend the election event in December physically or virtually? 2. Will you be able to attend International Presidents Meeting from the 19th of February to the 2nd of March? 3. When is the soonest you could begin transition full time in Dublin after your election? 4. As of right now, are you legally allowed to work as the MCP of AIESEC in Ireland? Explain why? 5. If the a o e a s er as No , hat are your a tio steps to legally e a le to work as the MCP of AIESEC in Ireland by November 30th?
C. Personal Bio Please use this space to show us who you are and the experience that led you here!
D. Leadership 1. Why are you applying to be MCP of AIESEC in Ireland? Elaborate on your experience in an Irish context. 2. Please explain your leadership style and the values that shape this style. Use real life examples of you leading a team – highlight your role and the results of this team. 3. What kind of MCP would you be? Please elaborate how you see your leadership style reflecting on the MCP role. 4. What is the one personal goal you want to achieve during your MCP term? 5. How would you support yourself emotionally and financially if you will initially fail to achieve results during your term?
6. Please rate your experience (None – Fair – Good – Very Good – Excellent) in the areas listed below, in addition name one tangible achievement you had in each of them. Agenda Management, Conference Management, Planning Facilitation, Implementation Execution, Process and Performance Evaluation, Coaching, Leadership Team Management, Facilitation and Training, Budgeting / Financial Management, Sales, Partnership Management, Exchange Process Management
E. Purpose 1. What is the kind of leadership Ireland needs? 2. List which three trends and events shaping Ireland in the past 12 months stand out to you. Why? 3. How can AIESEC in Ireland achieve the biggest growth in societal impact in 2015/2016?
F. Vision 1. As MCP in 2015/2016 you will have the chance to co-create the 2020 midterm ambition of AIESEC at IC in India. Where do you see the organisation in 2020? 2. What will be your key message for the 2015/2016 generation of AIESEC in Ireland? How will you communicate your message to the network?
G. Strategy 1. Provide a concise, holistic analysis of AIESEC in Ireland. Which internal trends do you see helping the organisation grow or hold back in 2015/2016? 2. Please provide a year plan with the following elements:
Numerical goals for all engagement with AIESEC programmes and other MoS that you consider relevant Initiatives to achieve evolution of your focus programmes The most relevant markets for each product of AIESEC in Ireland and one strategy to increase market share
3. Put yourself in the shoes of our customers. With this information, and based on the new customer flows, what would you start, stop or continue in each programme? 4. Please rank the top three responsibilities to achieve your vision and goals of each 2015/2016 MC team member including yourself. 5. What should be the characteristics and culture of a truly Irish AIESEC? How are you planning to build this culture?