Member Committee President Application 15.16 AIESEC in Nigeria.
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Introduction Dear candidate as President of AIESEC in Nigeria 2015/2016, There are these moments when you want to transmit so many things that are going around your head and willing to transmit in the best way possible to encourage someone to live such an intense and impactful experience as I am currently living. One year ago, I had the mix of feelings if such a position was relevant and worth living for me and if I was ready to give the best version of myself for an organization that gave a lot to myself and many other people and the relevance that this organization has in the difficult moments the Nigerian society is currently living. I am waking up everyday with the happiness and hope that I want to transmit to each single individual inside and outside of the largest run student global organization. The reason I do this is because I truly believe in the purpose, impact and potential that this organization has and willing to unleash its secret to be known by everyone and enable people to decide if they want to take part of it or not. Each single citizen in the world should have the possibility to take its own decisions by knowing what is best for them. This will never happen if AIESEC is not well known among people and also if they do not know their needs. Here is where leadership plays such a relevant role, where knowing yourself is a key element to know where you are and where you want to go. To be able to understand others while you know how to transmit the right message and connecting and being responsible of the needs that surround them to see and act towards their contribution to the community, society or territory that they interact with. 12-Oct-14
I just lived a little over 100 days of my experience and it has been worth living while an unexpected adventure that you go through in the way you consider it is best based on your understanding and beliefs. This is why, from the bottom of my heart, I invite you to live your journey of uncertainty, the passion that will guide you to your destiny, to be bold and take actions that matters to the world, people and yourself while becoming the best version of yourself for your MCP experience and your overall life. Expand your wisdom, sense the vulnerability of the unknown, listen to your inner soul willingness and take care of the opportunities that happen once in your life. Spark the hope on others and yourself and I can ensure that you will create a footprint in these more than 60 years of history fighting for the leadership development needed in Nigeria. Sincerely yours, Tolu Taiwo President of AIESEC in Nigeria 14.15
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MCP REQUIRED PROFILE Required Knowledge and Understanding: • AIESEC Way and History • AIESEC mid term ambition • AIESEC Global Focuses and Directions • Deep knowledge of AIESEC in Nigeria compendium • Knowledge of the obligations towards the global plenary • Understanding of the legal status of AIESEC in Nigeria and all our obligations towards the Government • Financial understanding of the organization • Understanding of AIESEC operations (how all areas work and are interconnected, specially the exchange programmes and XPP) • Understanding of the current Nigerian reality Required Personal Skills and Competencies: • Alignment between personal and organizational vision and values • Strategic and analytical thinking • Efficiency (priority management, personal/team planning, communication, delegation, working on multiple priorities/fields) • Empathy (ability to identify and understand feelings and concerns of others) • Open-mindedness and adaptability (personally and culturally) • Ability to give direction, create ownership & build consensus in a team • Ability to work un and lead teams, giving direction and being focus • Result-orientation (keeping track of & focus on outcomes of actions) • Conflict management abilities • Crisis management skills and experience • Developed emotional intelligence and self-awareness 12-Oct-14 • Resilience • Excellent level of English (speak and write fluently)
MCP Job Description MCP Measures of Success • % of realization of national plan • % of realization of national budget • % realization of the individual plan • % realization of MC members individual plans • Full Membership in the Global Plenary • Number of ELD Experiences realized in the term 2015-2016 • Standards and Satisfaction of the ELD Experiences delivered • Legality of AIESEC in Nigeria’s operations • Financial sustainability of the entity (number of months of reserves by the end of the term)
MCP Responsibilities Long term strategy and direction • Ensure a clear and effective MC planning process and follow up on the entity plan • Tracking national goals and budget fulfilment • Ensure the alignment of the entity plan of AIESEC in Nigeria with the achievement of mid term ambition • Ensure the alignment of the entity plan of AIESEC in Nigeria with the global strategies and drivers for the term 2015-2016 • Ensure the implementation of the strategies and knowledge delivered at global and regional conferences (IPM, XPROs, IC…) • Participate and be responsible for the involvement of LCPs in the strategic decisions • Follow the product development approach to define the focus area of the term 2015-2016 based on the achievement of past term and current reality of the entity • Ensure the creation of a realistic budget that reflects the plan, and ensures the financial sustainability of the organization 12-Oct-14
External representation • Main representative of AIESEC in Nigeria in front of the institutions • Represent AIESEC at key strategic external events • Manage National Strategic Partnerships • Responsible for the good communication and management with the Board of Advisors and Board of Advisors Chair person • Represent AIESEC in National Media as required
International network representation • Ensure the full membership of AIESEC in Nigeria • Attend all international legislative meeting (ILM) like: IC, IPM and virtual legislations • Position and represent AIESEC in Nigeria in the global network • Get Good Case Practices and knowledge from the network • Final responsible for AIESEC in Nigeria overall performance in the Global Network • Attend (if possible) Regional Presidents Meeting to align National Plan with Global/Regional direction.
MC Team Management • Selection of MC Team
• Review MC Structure with team – ensure role of each VP is understood • Set the team culture • Team building and bonding • Development of MC members (in cooperation with VP OD) • Tracking of MC performance • Transition of MCP and MC team (cooperation MCP current and elect)
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LCP Team Management • Provide education and knowledge for LCPs to perform in their responsibilities as leaders • Set the team culture • Team building and bonding • Facilitating Board of Presidents discussions and strategic decision making process • Coaching LCPs
Ensuring legal processes • Co-chair the Board of Advisor meetings with the Board of Advisors chairperson • Final responsible for AIESEC in Nigeria financial performance and accountability • Ensure that AIESEC in Nigeria’s operations are legally compliant to the external standards • Responsibilities established by Compendium
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Time availability during the term • Full Time (at least 40 hours per week) • Weekends are free other than those scheduled for conferences and team days • Official Office Term: 1st July 2015 – 30th June 2016 • Virtual Transition: From January 2015 – May 2015 • Physical Transition: 1st June 2015 – 30th June 2016 • Minimum 20 days holidays to split throughout the year (To be decided by next MC Team) • The MCP 15-16 will represent AIESEC in Nigeria at IPM 2015 in Vietnam (10 - 21st February; at IC India 2015 and at IPM Tunisia 2016 (in both cases as a priority)
MC life conditions • The MC team of AIESEC in Nigeria lives together in flat at 26b, Iwaya Road, Onike Yaba, Lagos and work together at the office 6th Floor, 294 Herbert Macaulay way, Sabo Yaba. • The MC is ensured accommodation and personal living expenses (food, transportation and minimum living needs), which is translated in a support of =N=20,000 currently for each MC member. • Internet is provided both in the office and in the MC flat • Travel costs and fees for national conferences and LC visits are covered.
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Expenses of Candidates During your time as candidate, you will not receive any reimbursement for costs incurred therefore you are responsible for covering the expenses related with travel, accommodation, etc. However, the MC will try to host all candidates in the MC flat during the assessment period and the day after the National Elections Conference in Enugu between 14th November to 16th November.
The Application Process • Please read this document in detail • Ensure you have obtained the relevant endorsements • Complete the appropriate application form for the position for President of AIESEC in Nigeria • Submit your application, the endorsements and other requested material (Blank paper challenge, etc.) by 23:59 GMT+1 Friday, 31st October, 2014 to Nigeria@aiesec.net Late applications - even by a few minutes - WILL NOT be accepted, and no exceptions will be given, including in the cases of email/computer dysfunction. As such, we strongly recommend you do not wait until the last minute to submit your application, as you will be risking it not being accepted should unforeseen events occur • Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact. Tolu Taiwo via Taiwo.Tolulope@aiesec.net
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The Election process Nomination Procedure
• Each candidate must present their application, answering ALL questions. The application should be maximum 10 pages in minimum font size 10 • You must submit 4 endorsement letters with your application • In case we receive more than 4 endorsements, you will be requested to choose 4 that you wish to be enclosed as official endorsements with your application. This limit aims to avoid mass redundant endorsements • The deadline for submitting your application and all the needed materials (blank paper challenge, etc.) is 23:59 GMT+1 Friday, 31st October, 2014. You shall send your application and other materials via e-mail attachment to: Nigeria@aiesec.net • You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application as soon as it has been received. The confirmation will not state the validation of the documents of the package. This will be evaluated once the deadline is over. • Any member considering to apply or re-apply for any role in AIESEC in Nigeria should not be involved in any part of the formation of the application or selection process (including but not limited to the formation of general and role specific questions). This is with the exception of the formation of job descriptions.
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The Election Procedures PRESIDENT To stand for the position of MCP, you must participate in the election process at National Elections Conference (NEC). The process is as follows: • Each candidate will give a 10-minute opening speech to the plenary • Each candidate will participate in one or several Questions & Answers sessions. The Q&As must be designed so that every LCP has the opportunity to participate in at least one Q&A session with each candidate • Each candidate will participate in one or several assessments / panels /discussions. The panels/discussions must be designed so that every LCP has the opportunity to participate in at least one assessment / panel / discussion with each candidate. At least one part of the panels/discussions should be dedicated to issues external to AIESEC, which are relevant to AIESEC • Each candidate will give a two-minute closing speech to the plenary
Responsibilities after Election Process Transition Transition commences immediately after your election. Discussions and work will be done through the use of EXA, e-mail, etc.
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14.2.5 MEMBER COMMITTEE PRESIDENT ELIGIBILITY (as extracted from the AIESEC Nigeria Compendium) 14.2.5.1 The Member Committee President must have graduated from his/her University as at the time of assuming office and devote full time to the duties of AIESEC. He/she shall at least be on his/her National Youth Service in the course of running the office as MCP. 14.2.5.2 He/she must not be less than twenty-one (21) years old before the date of assuming office.
14.2.5.3 The Member Committee President must be highly knowledgeable in AIESEC affairs and must have participated at least once in an AIESEC International programme. 14.2.5.4 He/she must have attained Level 4 of the AIESEC Nigeria Member Education Cycle.
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