MCP 15.16APPLICATION BOOKLET

AIESEC IN COSTA RICA

MESSAGE FROM THE CURRENT MCPDear MCP candidate,

On behalf of AIESEC in Costa Rica I am proud and thrilled to open applications forMCP 1516. 11 months ago I was sitting on your place, filling out the most important application of my life and after 4 months of my term I still cannot believe I am alreadylooking for my successor.

Being an MCP means being visionary, going where no one went ever before, but with feet strong on the ground. It means creating something bigger than yourself andcreating a footprint. This footprint will be shown not only on 130 members of AIESECin Costa Rica, but also countless young students, enterprises and other stakeholders that you will impact through every-day decisions as MCP. Moreover, you and your team will be challenged to drive 2015 vision as well as create the basefor the future 2020. One thing I can tell you for sure – it’s the best job in the world thatevery year only 125 brave individuals are able to live!

Applying for MCP position is a brave move as it embeds a lot of responsibility, endurance and passion for the organization. For the next few weeks you will be challenged as never before, thinking about yourself, the organization and the impactyou can create. My advice to you is to be true to yourself, enjoy the process and simply be the best version of yourself.

Good luck!

Zdenka PajtasovaMCP 1415, AIESEC in Costa Rica

mcp role

Facilitate the implementation of the Global Direction towards the implementation and AIESEC in Costa Rica’s overall contribution to 2015 and the next mid-term ambition AIESEC 2020.

Coach and track the MC team members in personal and professional development. Track the overall goal-achievement of the LCs and the MC team.

Coach the LCP team on their performance and teams, encourage them to have a proactive role in the creation and implementation of the national direction.

Contribute to the credibility and positioning of AIESEC by representing AIESEC in Costa Rica in the external environment.

Representation of AIESEC in Costa Rica in the international network, and take part in the subcommittee work.

Manage and control the financial sustainability and legality of the operations of AIESEC in Costa Rica.

mcp responsibilities

External and internal representation of AIESEC in Costa Rica - Internal representation of AIESEC in Costa Rica on international, national and local level - Responsible for the communication with the Board of Advisors of AIESEC in Costa Rica - Attend all ILMs (International Legislative Meetings) and ensure that membership criteria is fulfilled. - External representation (meetings, event, networking events, company events and forums)

Strategic direction - Design the strategy development processes to ensure the strategic development, relevance, and performance of the organisation(short term and long term) - Ensure the implementation of AIESEC 2015 and creation of 2020 within AIESEC in Costa Rica - Management of the national planning process and tracking of national goals

Legal & financial management - Overall responsible for all legal issues of AIESEC in Costa Rica such as legislation and compendium related issues. - Responsible for budget management and financial compliance together with the MCVP Finance. - Responsible for MC election, selection process, and management

mcp responsibilities

National team management - Coach the MC team members - Ensure the common direction of the national team - Track performance and review national plan; final responsible for the results and performance of AIESEC in Costa Rica - Design, run selection, and coordinate overall NST work with the responsible MCVPs - Plan and deliver team days (MC; MC – NST)

LCP coaching - Responsible for LC development, including assignment and coordination of LC coaches with the MCVPTM - Coach the LCPs - Support planning on a local level - Track performance of the LCs - Overall responsible for the LCP mentorship programme

Conference Management - Overall responsible for the national conferences - Attendance of IPM and IC

mcp kpis

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• % of the organisational goals set in National planning realised• % of LCs realising their goals• Quality of AIESEC Experience• % fulfilment of the National plan• % of MC members individual plans and goals realised• % growth in relative growth compared to 14/15 and 15/16 terms• Number of people applying for national positions for the 16/17 term• Effective implementation of the Global Direction in the LCs

mcp profile

The applicant must filfill the following requirements:

Specific Knowledge: - AIESEC Way - National Compendium and reality - Exchange Program Policies - AIESEC 2015 - Global Compendium

Technical Skills: - EXPA usage - Internet user skills - Podio - GIS

General requirements: - Good English - Knowledge of AIESEC Code of Ethics. - Complete previous leadership experience minimum of LCP or MC EB in any AIESEC entity. - Ability to work full time in the period of transition and the mandate. - Fulfill the entire requirement and procedures described in the election process listed in this application package in accordance with the national compendium. - Position is open for international and national applicants

mc life and conditions

- Current MC house is located in San Jose, with easy access to public transport- The MC office is located in the down floor of the MC house- Salary is to be 300 USD monthly for MCP and full time MC members, which is enough for living in Costa Rica- However, MCEB salary fully depends on the financial capacity and the current MCEB performance, hence the amount may vary. Salary is paid in two instalments every 15 days, and is paid in USD- Working hours – Monday to Friday 40+ hours. Work in weekends in case of team days, conferences and other planned meetings- 1516 term starts July 1, 2015, however, as MCP elect you will be required to be present in the country latest 1st of June. Please approach MCP current for more information.- As MCP elect you will get the first salary in July 15th or according to coordination with MCP 1415 and current MCVPFLA.

Other costs:- AIESEC in Costa Rica covers accommodation in the MC house in San Jose- AIESEC in Costa Rica covers national conferences travel and conference fee- Travel to international meetings like IC, ILC, IGN Summit and IPM 2016 fully depends on the financial capacity of the entity and the performance of the current and following MC EB- AIESEC in Costa Rica does not guarantee to cover the expenses of IPM 2015 in Vietnam.

timeline and requirements

Application open

20th November

2014

Application closed

18th December

2014

Selection interview

21-22nd December

2014

Results of the interview announced

22nd December

2014

Online forum open

26th December

2014

Forum closed

28th December

2014

Elections

4th January

2015

All application items and process must be in English. The application package with all the items mentioned below must be sent to MCP zdenka.pajtasova@aiesec.net in a ZIP/RAR file named: (MCP1516_Costa_Rica_Name_LC/MC) (eg. MCP1516_Costa_Rica_ZdenkaPajtasova_UCR)

Applications will be only received until 18th of December 23.59 GMT‐6.

Confirmation of reception will be made within 24 hours. No incomplete applications will be accepted and no applications will be accepted after DDL regardless of the reason. Therefore you are strongly encouraged to send your application over 24 hours before the DDL so that you receive confirmation within the DDL. In case you have any doubts regarding this application please contact Zdenka Pajtasova at zdenka.pajtasova@aiesec.net.NOTE: It is required for all MCP applicants to apply for visa for IPM in Vietnam by the election date from own costs in case they will be elected due to the tight visa application timeline.

package requirements1. Your CV Give us all important information we need to know about you, your personal information, studies, personal interests, languages, AIESEC Career, other jobs you have had, etc. You can use a maximum of two (2) pages to create your CV. Please include a picture in your CV. Including your AIESEC career in CV, please mention the positions held and provide a brief explanation of the responsibilities and key achievements.2. Endorsement letters You are required to provide us with three (3) endorsement letters. a. Former or current leader you have had in AIESEC b. An external (alumni, partner or someone completely unrelated to AIESEC) c. A team mate that you have had more than 3 months working with.3. MCP Questionnaire – Maximum 12 pages, font size not smaller than 104. Executive Summary - A one page summary for your entire application5. Blank paper challenge - A one page to share with us: What questions if answered would change AIESEC in Costa Rica?6. Psychological Tests: You are required to fill in two psychological tests: - Belbin test - DISC analysis - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ue/disc-profile.php (the DISC file) Please follow closely the instructions and answer the most honest way possible. Remember that in these tests there are no correct answers, since the aim of the test is to project your profile.7. Link to a video presentation of maximum 5 Minutes uploaded on YouTube. You should include the following: personal presentation, summary of your AIESEC Experience, how your experience qualifies you to be the MCP of Costa Rica and why do you represent the leadership that is needed?

application

Contact information

- First and second name - Nationality - Date and place of birth - Passport number - Address - Mobile phone - Skype ID - AIESEC email - Personal email

AIESEC Experience

- Positions held in chronological order and 3 main achievements in respective position - Main conferences attended (only national and international)

- Current MC house is located in San Jose, with easy access to public transport- The MC office is located in the down floor of the MC house- Salary is to be 300 USD monthly for MCP and full time MC members, which is enough for living in Costa Rica- However, MCEB salary fully depends on the financial capacity and the current MCEB performance, hence the amount may vary. Salary is paid in two instalments every 15 days, and is paid in USD- Working hours – Monday to Friday 40+ hours. Work in weekends in case of team days, conferences and other planned meetings- 1516 term starts July 1, 2015, however, as MCP elect you will be required to be present in the country latest 1st of June. Please approach MCP current for more information.- As MCP elect you will get the first salary in July 15th or according to coordination with MCP 1415 and current MCVPFLA.

Other costs:- AIESEC in Costa Rica covers accommodation in the MC house in San Jose- AIESEC in Costa Rica covers national conferences travel and conference fee- Travel to international meetings like IC, ILC, IGN Summit and IPM 2016 fully depends on the financial capacity of the entity and the performance of the current and following MC EB- AIESEC in Costa Rica does not guarantee to cover the expenses of IPM 2015 in Vietnam.

questionnaireMotivation

1. What is AIESEC for you? How would you describe the organization which you are planning to lead?2. What kind of relevance does AIESEC have in your life? Why are you standing for MCP of AIESEC in Costa Rica 1516?

AIESEC in Costa Rica

3. What is the relevance of youth leadership in the Costa Rican society? How would you make AIESEC known for being the “youth leadership provider of the world”?4. Nowadays we talk a lot about behaviours and how much they matter for us to get to 2015. Among the three behaviours (Purposeful, Collaborative and Action-oriented), which one do you see that lacks the most in AIESEC in Costa Rica and why?5. Make a SWOT analysis of: a. AIESEC in Costa Rica b. AIESEC globally …and define maximum 3 drivers for your term (for the opportunities and threats please include external links to support it)6. Define your goals for your term a. Exchange programmes b. Membership productivity c. Quality Summarize the strategies to achieve those goals

questionnaire

7. A good MCP has the clarity of the legacy he/she wants to leave. Describe the main focus programme you want to drive for 1516 term and how you want to drive this programme as MCP.8. Halfway through your term the destiny of 2015 vision will be defined. How will you make sure that AIESEC in Costa Rica is driving and actively contributing towards 2015?9. During your term, the vision and the goals for 2020 will be launched and the execution will begin. Think of the current state of the organization, and visualize it in 2020. How would you describe AIESEC globally and nationally in 2020?10. In terms of TMP/TLP, what would be your strategy to get the RIGHT people in the organization, sustain them and develop leadership in every single member?

You as a leader

11. What is the leadership that should describe your team? How would you ensure it and what kind of leader would you need to be?12. What kind of MC team structure do you see viable for your term 1516 and why?13. In the context of 1516 year, rank in order of importance the key responsibilities of the MCP and explain the reasons for your ranking: A: Team management; B: National direction; C: Governance and accountability; D: BoP management; E: Account management and sales; F: International representation at AIESEC network; G: External representation14. If you could give a message to every new member that is just accepted to be part of the organization, what would you say to them?

final checklist

Make sure you create separate, uneditable files for your application package.

We will be expecting 10 PDF files:

- Your CV - max 2 pages - 2 psychological tests - 3 reference letters - one page each - Questionnaire - 12 pages maximum - Blank paper challenge - 1 page - Executive summary - 1 page - PDF with video link - video uploaded on youtube

If you have any doubts or concerns, feel free to contact MCP 1415

Zdenka Pajtasovaemail: zdenka.pajtasova@aiesec.netmobile: +506 6127 5737