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 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 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?