AIESEC 2014 - 2015

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Contents:IntroductionBeing on AIESEC Romania Member CommitteeAIESEC Romania MC 14-15 StructureApplication ProcessGeneral Profile of Team MembersSelection ProcessSelection ProcedureInformation about AIESEC Romania Member Committee 14-15 term

IntroductionDear applicants,

Congratulations for your choice of applying in the national team of AIESEC in Romania for the term 2014-2015. On behalf of MC Move, we are excited about the dedication and the efforts that you will put in filling this application and we want to wish you best of luck with the entire process.

This year was about creating a movement fueled by a small group of change agents that are leading based on strong values and principles. This road that we are walking right now can only be continued by value based leaders with the desire to create that critical mass of people just like them. Here is where your part comes along. We invite you to start a journey of self reflection and complete vulnerability, and to place your thinking process and your conclusions in this application form. We want you to demonstrate, not only the ability to create beautiful strategies, but your leadership skills, your life values and all the things that you dream of and strongly believe in, so that all this things can shape, in the most authentic way, the future of AIESEC in Romania.It is a scary moment for all of us, but we believe in the power of those who can confront their fears, moving beyond them, being guided by that strong and practical set of values, towards the North that AIESEC in Romania deserves, that point of excellence delivered by agents of positive change. So move beyond fear, own your passions, take a deep breath and open yourself up, for the most intense and vulnerable experience of your lifetime.

Good luck! On behalf of MC Move!EduMember Committee 2013-2014AIESEC Romania

Being on AIESEC Romania Member CommitteeBeing on the Member Committeeof AIESEC Romania is one of the most rewarding as well as challenging team experiences you will find in AIESEC. It is not just about the work being on the MC of AIESEC Romania but there is much more to it. Take time to know more about the stories of each and every member of AIESEC Romania Member Committee 13-14. We would be more than glad to share our experience with you!

MCP Eduard Till till.eduard@gmail.com eduard.till

MCVP OD Adrian Dinu adriandinu1990@gmail.com adriandinu1990

MCVP oGIP Adrian Rusnac adrian.rusnac@gmail.com adrian.rusnac

MCVP iGIP Bogdan Manea bogdan.manea@aiesec.net bogdan.manea91

MCVP oGCDP Roxana Caragea roxana.caragea@gmail.com roxana.caragea

MCVP iGCDP Luiza Marcu luiza.marcu@aiesec.net luiza.marcu

MCVP COMM Andrada Falcoi falcoi.andrada@gmail.com andrada_f

MCVP TD Daniel Plesa plesa.dani@gmail.com dani.plesa

MCVP ER Cosmin Sandu sandu.mcosmin@gmail.com sandu.mcosmin

MCVP FIN Bianca Presada bianca.presada@gmail.com bianca.presada

MCVP AD Catalina Zbirn catalina.zbirn@gmail.com catalinazbirn

Application Process1. Please read this document in detail2. Ensure you have obtained the relevant endorsements3. Complete the appropriate application form for the position(s) you are applying for.4. Submit your application and the endorsements by 17:00 GMT+2, 4th of January, 2014 to Dani and Edu at plesa.dani@gmail.com and till.eduard@gmail.com . The application package should be uploaded on myaiesec.net and should be sent as an attachment via email (as a zip file) in the following format: Full Name_Position_Application_AIESEC Romania MC 14-155. Late applications – even by a few seconds – WILL NOT be accepted and no exceptions will be given, including in the cases of email/computer dysfunction. Extensions will not be given! As such, we strongly recommend you do not wait until the last minute to submit your application, as you will be risking not being accepted should unforeseen events occur.6. Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Plesa (MCVP TD) at plesa.dani@gmail.com

General Profile of Team MembersPlease read carefully, this information is very valuable and relevant & will be checked in the interviews. Being on the MC is one of the most rewarding as well as challenging team experiences you will find in AIESEC. Especially in Romania, with the amount of operations & the opportunities that come with it make it essential to be fully prepared for the term. While the members of the Member Committee come from diverse backgrounds and environments, several general characteristics, skills and knowledge is expected.

Application Process1. Please read this document in detail2. Ensure you have obtained the relevant endorsements3. Complete the appropriate application form for the position(s) you are applying for.4. Submit your application and the endorsements by 17:00 GMT+2, 4th of January, 2014 to Dani and Edu at plesa.dani@gmail.com and till.eduard@gmail.com . The application package should be uploaded on myaiesec.net and should be sent as an attachment via email (as a zip file) in the following format: Full Name_Position_Application_AIESEC Romania MC 14-155. Late applications – even by a few seconds – WILL NOT be accepted and no exceptions will be given, including in the cases of email/computer dysfunction. Extensions will not be given! As such, we strongly recommend you do not wait until the last minute to submit your application, as you will be risking not being accepted should unforeseen events occur.6. Should you have any questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Plesa (MCVP TD) at plesa.dani@gmail.com

General Profile of Team MembersPlease read carefully, this information is very valuable and relevant & will be checked in the interviews. Being on the MC is one of the most rewarding as well as challenging team experiences you will find in AIESEC. Especially in Romania, with the amount of operations & the opportunities that come with it make it essential to be fully prepared for the term. While the members of the Member Committee come from diverse backgrounds and environments, several general characteristics, skills and knowledge is expected.

The right ATTITUDEBeing open minded, flexible to working with new ideas & styles and finally respecting the values & integrity of what AIESEC stands for. Along with that, the right attitude will sail you through the experiences.Passion for the role & love for AIESEC!There is no truer example of 100% self-driven learning than when speaking about the Romanian MC experience. You will be in a team of extremely competent people, constant traveling and extended moments of disconnectedness from the rest of the association. What drives you, as a person has to be aligned to your role, team and love for AIESEC!Intellectual and psychologicalSeveral aspects of one’s personality are important and arguably essential to be a successful management team. Some of them are obvious: constant learning, systematic thinking and creativity, adaptability to change, sense of responsibility, capacity of analysis, patience, listening and supportiveness.Society knowledgeA broad knowledge of global and national systems, current trends and issues facing society and cultural issues is required to ensure that the Member Committee can be a proactive facilitator of direction - one of it's primary roles - and also maintain relevance of AIESEC's activities at all times.AIESEC understandingAn understanding of our vision, values, AIESEC way, the refreshed AIESEC XP, AIESEC 2015 & the new programmes and understanding of local realities is certainly something we will look for in all candidates.OthersOverall, there is no perfect candidate profile; however, good candidates will possess strong competencies in the areas of social behaviour, motivation, task orientation and people management skills. The key component is balance - within theindividuals and within the team of individuals! Candidates with interests and expertise in other areas outside AIESEC would be of immense value to the other members of the team and this is an important criterion for selection of the perfect and compatible team to maximize scope for learning from each other.

Selection Process Nomination Procedure- Each candidate must present their application, answering ALL questions applicable to the position you are applying for. The application questions consist of General Questions (maximum 6 pages; font size minimum 10; font type Arial) and Spe-cific Questions (maximum 5 pages; font size minimum 10; font type Arial). - You must submit the relevant endorsements with your application. Every endorsement should be a PDF file that should be signed by the person endorsing your application. Please make sure that you ask for endorsements well within time since endorsements without signatures will not be accepted.- For the Member Committee Vice President External Relations and for the BD Managers, candidates also need to submit 2 endorsements from external organizations, recommending them for the position.- The deadline for submitting your application and all the needed material is 17:00 GMT+2, 4th January, 2014 (late applications – even by a few minutes – WILL NOT be accepted and no exceptions will be given, including in the cases of email/computer disfunction. Extensions will not be given. 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). You can send your application and other material via email attachment to: Daniel Plesa (MCVP TD) at plesa.dani@g-mail.com and Eduard Till (MCP) at till.eduard@gmail.com - The application package should be uploaded on the system (myaiesec.net) and should be sent as an attach-ment via email (as a zip file) in the following format: Full Name_Position_Application_AIESEC Romania MC 14-15- You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application as soon as it has been received (only if reception of the application happens during AIESEC Romania working hours. If reception of application occurs out of working hours you will be notified of reception within a maximum of 24 hours). - Any questions on the selection process can be directed to Daniel Plesa at plesa.dani@gmail.com. You may have to complete an assessment test prior to your interview (depends on the MCP elect).

Selection Process Nomination Procedure- Each candidate must present their application, answering ALL questions applicable to the position you are applying for. The application questions consist of General Questions (maximum 6 pages; font size minimum 10; font type Arial) and Spe-cific Questions (maximum 5 pages; font size minimum 10; font type Arial). - You must submit the relevant endorsements with your application. Every endorsement should be a PDF file that should be signed by the person endorsing your application. Please make sure that you ask for endorsements well within time since endorsements without signatures will not be accepted.- For the Member Committee Vice President External Relations and for the BD Managers, candidates also need to submit 2 endorsements from external organizations, recommending them for the position.- The deadline for submitting your application and all the needed material is 17:00 GMT+2, 4th January, 2014 (late applications – even by a few minutes – WILL NOT be accepted and no exceptions will be given, including in the cases of email/computer disfunction. Extensions will not be given. 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). You can send your application and other material via email attachment to: Daniel Plesa (MCVP TD) at plesa.dani@g-mail.com and Eduard Till (MCP) at till.eduard@gmail.com - The application package should be uploaded on the system (myaiesec.net) and should be sent as an attach-ment via email (as a zip file) in the following format: Full Name_Position_Application_AIESEC Romania MC 14-15- You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application as soon as it has been received (only if reception of the application happens during AIESEC Romania working hours. If reception of application occurs out of working hours you will be notified of reception within a maximum of 24 hours). - Any questions on the selection process can be directed to Daniel Plesa at plesa.dani@gmail.com. You may have to complete an assessment test prior to your interview (depends on the MCP elect).

Special Notes- Candidates will run for the posibility of being part of the MC Team. The specific questions will be completed for the area that is the biggest priority for the applicant. The applicant MUST be opened to different switches of MC positions (de-pends on MCP elect).- Use the same numbering system as the question you are responding to.- The MCP elect reserves the option to not select individuals for a position if suitable candidates have not been put forward. In such a situation, the MCP elect will continue to search for an appropriate candidate.

Selection ProcedureThe pre-selection process is as follows:

- Submit your application, the endorsements and other requested material by 17:00 GMT+2, 4th January, 2014.- Unsuccessful MCP candidates are also eligible for Vice President positions. A candidate who intends to stand for a Vice President position must inform the Chair and MCP current prior to commencement of voting of confidence of MCP candidates.- After the nomination, the candidates will be announced and their applications will be made available to the network by 5th of January, 2014.- After this, the Candidate will go through a round of Vote of Confidence by the LCPs of AIESEC in Romania based on their past experiences, application. This will happen during the MCC conference taking place during 9th-12th of January in Sibiu (for international candidates, they will sustain their candidature virtually – if they cannot attend the MCC physically – and they will pass through the same Vote of Confidence as other delegates).

Special Notes- Candidates will run for the posibility of being part of the MC Team. The specific questions will be completed for the area that is the biggest priority for the applicant. The applicant MUST be opened to different switches of MC positions (de-pends on MCP elect).- Use the same numbering system as the question you are responding to.- The MCP elect reserves the option to not select individuals for a position if suitable candidates have not been put forward. In such a situation, the MCP elect will continue to search for an appropriate candidate.

The selection process is as follows:- The MCP elect decides on the final structure and the positions of theAIESEC Romania Member Committee 14-15- The MCP elect may choose the order of interviews and the timing ofselection for the different positions. This may include selecting certainpositions before others.- Each candidate who has passed through the pre-selection will have an interview with a selection panel comprising of MCP elect, MCP current, MC member, LCPs and externals (this can vary).- Once a result is achieved, the announcement of selected candidatesshould be made to the National Plenary.

International CandidatesAll international candidates need to send an e-mail to the respective MCVP of the area the are applying for to set up calls for more knowledgeand perspective. This should be done at the earliest since the MC will be away for a winter break from 20th Dec –3rd Jan 2014.

Information about AIESEC Romania Member Committee 14-15 term

AIESEC Romania Member Committee Salary & Allowances for 2014-15 Term- AIESEC Romania will provide Free Accommodation for all its MC members in the official Flat.- AIESEC Romania will provide an Office for the Member Committee, which will include personal working space, Internet and other basic facilities to all MC members.- The Salary of an MC member would be 700 RON (150 €). (This issubject to any conditions and working policies which the MC 14-15 might be subjected to by the MCP 2014-15)

The selection process is as follows:- The MCP elect decides on the final structure and the positions of theAIESEC Romania Member Committee 14-15- The MCP elect may choose the order of interviews and the timing ofselection for the different positions. This may include selecting certainpositions before others.- Each candidate who has passed through the pre-selection will have an interview with a selection panel comprising of MCP elect, MCP current, MC member, LCPs and externals (this can vary).- Once a result is achieved, the announcement of selected candidatesshould be made to the National Plenary.

- An MC member will have their travel costs covered which includes traveling for any purpose (National/Regional Confer-ences, Appointments, Board meetings, Official Meetings, International Conferences) subject to Financial Policies set for 2013-14 term and need and importance for the travel.- The AIESEC Romania MC will cover the Delegation Fee at all NationalConferences for an MC member wherever applicable.Meetings, LC Visits that are subject to Financial Policies defined by the VPF.-Travel for Conferences or for IC will be determined by the role of theparticular MC member along with the need, importance and ROI of therepresentation. Generally, almost all AIESEC Romania MC members get to travel for different kind of meetings across the AIESEC Network, but based on discretion of MCP and MCVP FIN.

AIESEC Romania Member Committee Calendar:- The MC 14-15 would be required to co-facilitate the NC with MC 13-14 - The MC 14-15 should be available for transition March 20th, 2014 onwards.The exact timelines will be defined in consultation with the MCP 14-15.Transition will be occurring in March (Transition Housing will be provided to the MC 13-14 during this time). Confirmed dates will be released by 1st of March 2013.- The MC 14-15 Term starts on 1st July officially which will be preceded by delivering May National Congress (with assistance from MC 13-14) which will also have the MC 13-14 team presenting their Discharge Report. The MC 13-14 team will be working for AIESEC Romania till 30 June 2013. - There will be an official contract signed at the beginning of the term with all MC members stating all of the above and any other important details.

- An MC member will have their travel costs covered which includes traveling for any purpose (National/Regional Confer-ences, Appointments, Board meetings, Official Meetings, International Conferences) subject to Financial Policies set for 2013-14 term and need and importance for the travel.- The AIESEC Romania MC will cover the Delegation Fee at all NationalConferences for an MC member wherever applicable.Meetings, LC Visits that are subject to Financial Policies defined by the VPF.-Travel for Conferences or for IC will be determined by the role of theparticular MC member along with the need, importance and ROI of therepresentation. Generally, almost all AIESEC Romania MC members get to travel for different kind of meetings across the AIESEC Network, but based on discretion of MCP and MCVP FIN.

We encourage all applicants for AIESEC Romania MC to complete theirgraduation commitments before coming for transition in March. In case there are exams of applicants during transition period, they need to ensure optimum presence during that time for transition.In case the education of the applicants is not complete before the term starts, you need to provide an exact calendar of Educational commitments that occur within the MC term defined above at the time of interview. The allowance and neces-sary leaves for the same are subject to the discretion of the MCP but are highly discouraged and conditional.