AIESEC IN IRELANDMCP 2016/2017

Application Booklet

Words from the MCP

Dear applicant,

It is my pleasure to introduce this application package for President of AIESEC in Ireland. It was only one year ago when I completed this application myself as the first step to becoming MCP for 2015/2016. Since then I've been on the most intense learning experience of my life, and experience you might be able to take it part in as well.

AIESEC in Ireland is ready to fulfill the potential that everyone often speaks of. We have rebuilt a lasting foundation over the last couple years, one that is beginning to impact Ireland in a big way. This year we have brought Real AIESEC to Ireland, and it's now up to the next generation to continue this along.

Submitting this application is not a choice you should make lightly. This is not an easy job. You will struggle to adapt to this reality. If you don't truly want this deep down, you will break. But this opportunity can be leveraged to make you better. This role can make you and the people around you great. I advise you to choose greatness.

In the words of the great Chael Sonnen:

“When doubt seeps in you got two roads, you can take either road. You can go to the left or you can go to the right and believe me, they’ll tell you failure is not an option. That is ridiculous. Failure is always an option. Failure is the most readily available option at all times, but it’s a choice. You can choose to fail, or you can choose to succeed.”

If you choose to succeed, then get to work, you have an application to write.

Sincerely yours,

Mike KarrMCP 2015/16

Email: Mike.Karr@aiesec.netSkype: mike.karr91Book a meeting: https://mikekarr.youcanbook.me/

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. Our office is conveniently located a 10 minute walk away from the flat in the Point Village.

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 Mike Karr (since 2015, former MCP in Ireland 2015-2016). 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 January. 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 emailed to Mike.Karr@aiesec.net by 11.59 PM GMT on February 14th.

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 ProcessThe election process will take place as detailed below during the election event on February 27th (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 self-

promotion 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 Morocco from around the 15th to 30th of February 2016. 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 mike.karr@aiesec.net 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 January 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 December 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 2016/2017?

F. Vision

1. As MCP in 2016/2017 you will have the chance to deliver on the 2020 midterm ambition of AIESEC. Where do you see the organization in 2020?

2. What will be your key message for the 2016/2017 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 organization grow or hold back in 2016/2017?

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 2016/2017MC 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?