pro·ject /ˈpräjˌekt/ n. The AIESEC Philippines Project Management Program is a training and development program which focuses on improving skills and competencies in the field of project management. Its main objectives are the following:
To create a pool of officers and managers who will be in charge of various national projects of AIESEC Philippines To train members with the purpose of satisfying the manpower requirements of immediate major projects and strategic initiatives To develop talent capacity for project management for future strategic initiatives of AIESEC Philippines, in both national and local levels
A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The temporary nature of projects indicates a definite beginning and end.
It is important to note that projects are not limited to events, but any temporary activity outside our operations. In an organization, the opposite of projects is called operations, which is the collection of activities that it does 24/7. This is considered the core of what an organization does, or its “business as usual.”
The program is divided into two tracks: Project Management and Program Management. The Project Management track focuses on developing an individual’s basic project management skills, as well as advanced technical skills in the following specific functions:
Business-to-Business (B2B) Marketing Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Marketing Design and Advertising Finance and Legal Logistics and Procurement
There are three possible key activities for members who are part of the Project Management track. 1. Function-specific, short-term, minor projects (required) 2. OCVP for major projects (application/selection) 3. Staff roles for major projects (optional)
pro·ject man·age·ment /präjˌekt manijmənt/ n. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.
pro·gram man·age·ment /ˈprōgram manijmənt/ n. The Program Management track focuses on developing an individual’s advanced project management skills, as well as basic skills in program management. The major projects of the term are divided into the following programs: National Conferences Program (I.e. NPM, NLDC, NatCon, etc.) PR Events Program (I.e. GYS, Y2B, Global Village, etc.) Internal Relations Program (I.e. NGA, Awards Night, etc.) There are three possible key activities for members who are part of the Project Management track.
1. Over all Program Management (required) 2. Be members of the Non-Exchange National Control Board (required) 3. OCP for major projects (application/selection)
A program is defined as a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually. Programs may include elements of related work outside the scope of the discrete projects in the program. A project may or may not be part of a program but a program will always have projects. Program management is defined as the centralized coordinated management of a program to achieve the program’s strategic objectives and benefits. Projects within a program are related through the common outcome or collective capability.
Program Management and Non-X National Control Board Job Description
PROFILE
ROLE BRIEF Program Managers are responsible for managing a specific Strategic Initiative program of AIESEC Philippines. This would include planning objectives, goals and strategies for the program, staffing major projects under each program, designing systems for control (tracking, knowledge management, etc.)
Has good project management experience (OCP, OCVP, or other project roles outside AIESEC) Has experienced at least two national projects as a AIESEC delegate, facilitator, or staff, or at least once as an Background OCVP/OCP
Has good understanding understanding of AIESEC and AIESEC Philippines (business model, branding, etc.)
If selected as OCP of a major project, the Program Manager is in charge of leading and organizing a team to execute the project’s plans and meet its goals and objectives. Program Managers are also part of the Non-Exchange National Control Board, which is in charge of creating and managing a system to evaluate all strategic initiatives happening in AIESEC in the Philippines, to ensure alignment to overall organizational strategy of AIESEC International and AIESEC Philippines.
Strong team leadership and management abilities Creative and quick problem solving Skills and Effective verbal and written communication Competencies Conflict resolution Crisis Management
Highly productive, despite working under stressful conditions AIESEC XP Stage: TMP, TLP
Accountable to:
MCVP SI, SI Program TL
Consults with:
Other Program Managers, MCVP SI, MCVP MAC, MCVP FLA, MCVP BD, MCVP OD, MCVP TM, MCVP SI
Works with:
OC Team (OCP), MCVP SI
Duration:
April 30, 2014 (renewable after midterm evaluations)
Proactive and independent worker Personality and Attitude
Good in communicating and dealing with different types of people Results-oriented, but does not sacrifice team satisfaction
Values promptness and meeting deadlines Can be a generalist (as opposed to a specialist), big picture thinker, complete finisher
Project Management Program Structure
MCVP Strategic Initiatives
Project Management Team
B2B Marketing TL
B2B Marketing Team
B2C Marketing TL
B2C Marketing Team
Design and Advertising TL
Design and Advertising Team
Program Management Team
Finance and Legal TL
Finance and Legal Team
Logistics and Procurement
Logistics and Procurement Team
National Conferences Program TL National Conferences Program Team
PR Events Program TL
PR Events Program Team
Internal Relations Program TL
Internal Relations Program Team
Project Management Team B2B Marketing Team
B2C Marketing Team
Design and Advertising Team
Finance and Legal Team
Logistics and Procurement Team
Project I OCP
B2B Marketing Officer
B2C Marketing Officer
Design and Advertising Officer
Finance and Legal Officer
Logistics and Procurement Officer
Other Officers
Project II OCP
B2B Marketing Officer
B2C Marketing Officer
Design and Advertising Officer
Finance and Legal Officer
Logistics and Procurement Officer
Others Officers
Project I OCP
B2B Marketing Officer
B2C Marketing Officer
Design and Advertising Officer
Finance and Legal Officer
Logistics and Procurement Officer
Other Officers
Project II OCP
B2B Marketing Officer
B2C Marketing Officer
Design and Advertising Officer
Finance and Legal Officer
Logistics and Procurement Officer
Others Officers
Project I OCP
B2B Marketing Officer
B2C Marketing Officer
Design and Advertising Officer
Finance and Legal Officer
Logistics and Procurement Officer
Other Officers
Project II OCP
B2B Marketing Officer
B2C Marketing Officer
Design and Advertising Officer
Finance and Legal Officer
Logistics and Procurement Officer
Others Officers
Major and Minor Projects Tentative Roster
Project
Project Description
OC Timeline
Execution Date
National Presidents Meeting
Small three-day conference for approx. 50 delegates. To be held in Metro Manila.
May - July/Aug
June/July
National Leadership Development Conference
Large five-day conference for approx. 300 delegates. Can be outside Metro Manila.
May – November
October
National Conference I
First part of two-part conference. Medium threeday conference for approx. 80 delegates in Metro Manila.
August – January
November
National Conference II
Second part of two-part conference. Medium three-day conference for approx. 100 delegates in Metro Manila.
August - January
December
National Planning Conference
Large five-day conference for approx. 200 delegates. Can be outside Metro Manila.
October - May
April
Project
Project Description
OC Timeline
Execution Date
Large whole-day event, with 1000++ delegates from all over the country. To be held in Metro Manila.
May - October
September
May - Nov
October
Global Village
Large whole-day event, integrating participants of APXLDS 2014. Aimed to happen in a public place (e.g. malls) within Metro Manila.
October - April
March
Asia Pacific Youthto-Business Forum
Large whole-day event, integrating participants of APXLDS 2014 and Filipinos all over the country. To be held in Metro Manila, before APXLDS. 300 – 500 delegates.
October - April
March
Asia Pacific Youth Leadership Summit
Large whole-day event, integrating participants of APXLDS and Filipinos all over the country. To be held in Metro Manila, before APXLDS. 300-500 delegates.
October - April
March
Global Youth Summit
Philippines Youth-to- Large whole-day event, with 300 – 500 delegates from all Business Forum over the country. To be held in Metro Manila, before NLDC.
Project
Project Description
OC Timeline
Execution Date
National General Assembly
Medium whole-day event, with 100-150 attendees. To be held in Metro Manila.
July – Sept
September
National General Assembly
Medium whole-day event, with 100-150 attendees. To be held in Metro Manila.
Dec - Jan
January
AIESEC Philippines Awards Night
Medium whole-day event, with 100-200 attendees. To be held in Metro Manila
Oct – April
April
Function Logistics and Procurement Business-to-Business Marketing
Business-to-Consumer Marketing
Project Title
Project Description
Timeline
Ocular Overload
Gather useful information on certain # of possible venues, and other services (catering, travel, etc.)
June – August
National Sales Fest
Organize a national sales competition (using major projects and BD products) to help develop sales potential and to generate profit
June – September
Consumer Research Series
Design and implement a research plan on consumer behavior (youth sector)
June - October
Finance and Legal
Entrepreneurship Project
Create an entrepreneurial activity that would benefit AIESEC and generate a target profit
June - August
Design and Advertising
Visual Branding Project
Design logos and visual branding guidelines for certain major projects
June - August
Application Process
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Frequently Asked Questions
May I participate even if I already have an existing role?
Yes, the Project Management Program is designed to be “dual rolefriendly,” especially the minor projects for the Project Management track and general responsibilities in the Program Management track outside major projects. Anyone can apply for this program. Do note that the decision on who will OCP or OCVP for major projects will be affected based on candidates’ availability throughout the lifespan of the OC role. Also, it is presumed that you had asked permission from your supervising TL and/or EB before applying for this program.
Is it possible to be in both tracks or jump from one to another?
No, you may only be part of one track at a time. However, once you are finished fulfilling all of your responsibilities in a track, you may request to shift tracks, especially if you’re eyeing a particular OCP or OCVP role. Approval of the request will be the in the MCVP SI’s discretion, who will consult with either the Project Management or Program Management TLs.
Why such a drastic change in the system for staffing OCs?
As an organization, we can anticipate the need for more and better project managers as we are at a stage wherein we need strategic initiatives (outside our operations) to boost and enable our growth. Note that that staffing major projects is just one out of the three main objectives of this program. Also, projects are not limited to our usual events, but it includes any temporary activities that are beyond our operational scope (e.g. procurement initiative.) This is not merely a training program that teaches the skills that are needed immediately, but also a development program which equips participants with competencies that might be needed in the near future. This system should make strategic initiatives more efficient and effective weapons of choice for AIESEC Philippines. Like most innovations, expect this system to go through continuous improvement throughout its implementation.
Can I have more than one OCVP or OCP experience?
Yes, it’s definitely possible. It’s also possible that you have none, regardless of which track you belong to.
For more questions, please email michael.fua@aiesec.net. Thanks!