In this page you'll find all information about the MC1617. The information should be complete, yet it might be a subject of change according to the global context (more on that in Intro to MC1617). Make sure you read all of the information carefully and keep all requirements and deadlines. Enjoy!
Shall you have questions about the content of the application or MC1617 in general, please, refer to MCPe, Tomas Susedik:
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e-mail: tomas.susedik@aiesec.sk
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phone and WhatsApp: +421 902 918 221
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Facebook: profile
Shall you have questions about the logistics or technicalities in the process, please, refer to MC elections manager, Marek Tyrlík:
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e-mail: marek.tyrlik@aiesec.sk
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phone and WhatsApp: +421 902 918 223
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Facebook: profile
2016 will be an amazing year. It is the first year of our 2020 mid-term ambition and at the same time the first year of implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. This creates a very special context of starting with the right foot. As an MC member, you'll be challenged and often you'll have to do something, that has never been done before. Of course you'll have some of the smartest people around you that will be always happy to help, but keep in mind, that once elected, you will become the final responsible for an important puzzle piece.
Key characteristics of a team member:
General learning points:
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flexibility and growth mindset
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critical thinking and solution orientation
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ability to perform under pressure
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proactive learning
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strong sense of responsibility
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desire for achievement
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team management and coaching
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strategic planning and tracking
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project management
AIESEC is a living organism. It changes, transforms and adapts to the external environment to make sure we can reflect the needs of the society in the best possible way. Starting from that, the first thing you need to understand is that this is only a draft of the MC structure. The final structure will be designed and allocated after launch of the new AIEEC Experience as a part of 2020 roadmap at IPM 2016 (more about AIESEC 2020 ambition and it's components here). The AIESEC Experience is currently composed from ELD programmes - GCDP, GIP, TMP and TLP. This, however, might (and most probably will) be a subject of change and will result in changes of the MC team as well - when it comes to structure, roles, responsibilities and JDs.
I seriously can't stress this enough - get ready to be flexible and adapt to a new role, a new JD and a new AIESEC.
You're applying for the MC1617 of AIESEC in Slovakia. Your position, exact role and JD will be clarified later on.
MC team: the overall role of the MC team: 1) co-create and implement strategic direction that enables growth and development of the entity, 2) ensure global alignment and leadership development in the experiences we provide, 3) support, connect and inspire local committees in their operations and 4) represent the organisation on a national level.
Sustainability team: the structure of the sustainability team most probably will not change. The exact roles and JDs might be a subject to minor changes. The role of this team is 1) to ensure financial sustainability of the MC team, and 2) to provide suggestions on how to improve the financial sustainability to the entity, 3) support long-term sustainability and growth of the entity through internal health and external partnerships.
Customer experience team: 1) to ensure a quality customer experience developing leadership in every experience our organisation provides, and 2) to co-create strategies and a development plan that will enable our entity to deliver more of those experiences.
For information regarding individual roles, draft JDs and a video explaining the logic behind the whole structure go to this page.
The term
The MC term starts on July 1st 2016 and finishes on June 30th 2017. All MC members are expected to work during the full duration of the term.
Virtual transition
Every MC member is required to agree on a timeline of virtual transition with his / her predecessor and the team. The objectives will be clarified with the MCPe.
Physical presence
All MC members are required to be physically present in Bratislava, Slovakia from May 20th, 2016 because of the MC takeover cottage, respectively from May 26th, 2016 because of the 50th Anniversary of AIESEC in Slovakia (celebration event, more info here) and then later for a team transition starting on June 1st 2016. If required, accomodation will be provided. If possible, it is also recommended for the MC elected to be physically present during Brave 2016, a national conference happening on March 31st - April 3rd.
General information
The whole process will be conducted in English language (including personal interviews with MCP). In case the process or certain parts of it will be changed, you will be notified about it with sufficient time advance. You will be notified at the end of each selection step if you may proceed to the next one.
Shall you have any questions, feel free to contact Tomas or Marek to seek clarifications. Best of luck!
Application
Deadline: April 5th, 2016 - 22:00 GMT+1
The application needs to keep all application criteria defined in section Application package. The package needs to be sent in one *.zip file (attached with the e-mail or uploaded on Google Drive) to:
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MCP - tomas.susedik@aiesec.sk
You will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours.
Vote of confidence
Date: April 8th, 2016 - 16:00 GMT+1 (exact time might be a subject of change based on the number of applicants and it will be specified until 24 hours after the applications deadline)
Place: MC office - Košická 37, Bratislava, Slovakia
The process consists of the following:
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Opening speech - 7 minutes - introduction, motivation, strategies, etc.
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Q&A - 30 minutes - you'll answer the questions from the plenary in pairs (this might be a subject of change based on the number of applicants)
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Closing speech - 1 minute - summary of your candidacy
You should submit all of your materials (presentations, video, etc.) at least 1 hour before opening of the elections to Marek, the MC elections manager.
Note for international applicants - you may take part in the process virtually. The conditions are the following:
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you will send links of your videos for Opening and Closing speeches at least 6 hours before opening of the elections to Marek, the MC elections manager
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you will have a stable internet connection for Q&A and your Hangout account set up, shared and ready (if you're not familiar with Hangouts then we suggest you to try it out at least once before the elections)
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in case you need to clarify anything regarding the logistics, feel free to get in touch with Marek, the MC elections manager
Interview with MCP
Date: April 11th - 12th, 2016 - exact time to be specified after agreement with MCPe
The goal of the interview is to assess your personal and professional traits and see the fit for the MC1617 of AIESEC in Slovakia. The interview will not take longer than 90 minutes. There might be another observer with the MCP (such as a current MC member, LCP, Alumnus or an external).
Case study
Date: April 9th - 10th, 2016
The purpose of the case study is to go deeper into area-specific knowledge. The case study might be focused on an area that the applicant is applying for, but also for the area to which the MCPe is considering to allocate the applicant.
Final interview and selection announcement
Date: April 15th, 2016 - exact time to be specified after agreement with MCP
Personal announcement of 2. round selection: April 14th, 2016 - after 16:00 GMT+1
Public announcement of 2. round selection: April 15th, 2016 - 20:00 GMT+1
The final interview will be used to clarify some of the last details regarding the application and election process. It will be conducted during the day and you will find out the final result of the process through a phone call in the evening of the same day. The public announcement will take place on the next day's evening.
Full team announcement
Date: April 15th, 2016 - 20:00 GMT+1
The almost-full team of selected people including the final allocation for positions will be announced to the national plenary during conference Brave 2016 with an update released on April 15th, including the last person selected.
General requirements:
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file format - PDF
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language - English
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if the package or a part of it doesn't keep the criteria, the application will not be accepted
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for text blocks use an easy-to-read font of min. size 10 pt (such as Helvetica)
1. Curriculum vitae
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A4 page limit - the CV cannot exceed 2 pages
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containing your relevant professional and personal experience, educational background and personal information
2. Questionnaire and executive summary
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A4 page limit - the questionnaire cannot exceed 10 pages of content and 1 page of executive summary
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adding one more page of cover is optional
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create the structure of the application as you wish, but you have to answer all the questions according to these instructions
3. Blank paper challenge
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A4 page limit - the challenge cannot exceed 1 page
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use it to address a question “What are the 3 key things that prevent AIESEC in Slovakia from disruptive growth and how would you work with them?”
4. Video
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uploaded to Google Drive or Youtube - link will be sent in a separate PDF document
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length from 2:00 to 4:00 minutes
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content: 1) introduction of you as a person, 2) summary of your AIESEC experience, 3) your motivation to be an MCVP 16-17 of AIESEC in Slovakia
5. Endorsements
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A4 page limit - each letter cannot exceed 1 page
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3 letters from current or past AIESEC members:
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1) 1 letter from a person you led, 2) 1 letter from a person who led you, 3) 1 letter from a person that worked with you
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for international applicants - at least one of these endorsements must be from your home MC
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adding one more endorsement letter from an external (a person outside of AIESEC) that you have worked with is optional
6. Personality tests
7. (International applicants only) Visa information
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A4 page limit - the document cannot exceed 2 pages
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explain the visa process you need to go through to be able to stay in Slovakia for physical transition starting on June 1st, 2016 and the full duration of the term
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include, but don't limit yourself to types of documents needed and time necessary to process your visa application
Hours and holidays
Working week lasts from Monday till Friday with free weekends, except national events for which you get additional days off. A working day has 8 hours (might be more in peak periods), with latest start at 10am - details will be defined later by the MC team before the term starts. You receive 20 days of paid holiday, 10 days of unpaid holiday and 5 additional days to be a faci, chair or a GST summit delegate. The travel and fees for these activities won't be covered.
Salary and travel
Monthly salary of a full-time MC member is 200 EUR, which is enough for decent living in Bratislava - this might be a subject of change in a budget approved by the LCPs, based on entity performance and financial situation. First salary is provided on August 5th. Transport and accomodation for national events (conferences and visits) is fully covered. Local transport might be partially covered. Transport and conference fees for international conferences (EuroXpro, IC and EuroCo) might be partially covered for some MC members, based on the approved budget.
Accomodation
The MC flat is situated in Stare Grunty, in the Cubicon building. The building was finished 5 years ago, and the MC is the first entity to rent the apartment. It is situated at a 15 minutes bus ride from the city center, and 35 minutes from the office. The flat comes up fully furnished, having 3 rooms with new beds, 2 bathrooms, an electric stove and oven, washing machine, dish-washer, microwave. Below the building, there is an internal parking lot leading to the Cubicon Supermarket, with Billa, restaurants and general product stores. Living in the MC flat is not mandatory, keeping in mind that all MC members are required to take part in all common MC activities that will be agreed upon.
Office
The MC office is situated next to the main bus station, in an office building. It is situated at a 5-minute walk from the biggest business center in Bratislava. Each MC member will have their own working desk and access to wi-fi internet connection. The office is divided into 3 rooms - two working rooms with the individual working desks and the meeting room. In addition, the office has its own kitchen with microwave, stove, fridge and sink, and its own bathroom.
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