[AIESC in Bulgaria] MC Lions 1718 application package

AIESEC FOR BULGARIA GENERATION 16/20

MC Team 17/18 APPLICATION BOOKLET

Dear Applicant, Look at this picture - this is the Bulgarian Lions’ plenary.

We are brave, fearless and united in our journey for striving for peace and fulfillment of humankinds’ potential.

Having the privilege to serve to this plenary as MC Lions 16/20, we are glad that you are adventurous enough to open this application form and in the same time we are proud to see your desire to contribute to our entity.

Exactly one year ago, all of us were at your place and that is why we can confidently state that during this process you will learn a lot about yourself, about our organization and the people next to you. It's going to be challenging and you will enjoy every moment of it!

You can count on us for support in any time - living our values on a daily basis, we will make sure that your generation will be able to stand on our shoulders!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Yours, MC Lions 16/20 United we are standing on the shoulders of LIONS!!!

Hello! Great that you are here!

Reading this it means that you are brave enough and want to be a vital and active part of the future of AIESEC for BULGARIA. The entity is calling for talent, but more than that for leaders, who are ready to put their heart into inspiring others trough their actions to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.

To make one thing clear: you are about to start an exciting journey, but it won’t be an easy one. We will face challenges on our path to success. We will have to test ourselves and we will see who we truly are. You will have to focus your energy, passion, time and commitment into this role in order for this entity to grow and deliver more and more leadership experience.

But of course we have been in AIESEC long enough to know that every hard work has its rewards – you will develop more than ever, grow by being pulled out of your comfort zone.

You will meet great people with same values, empower other and change lives. Through your hard work, you will for sure create bonds that will last for life.

Probably while reading this you would be wondering – “what character do I need to be to become part of this MC team?“ The answer is simple – be yourself. The worst thing you could do during this process is trying to be someone that you are not and later on, notice that you are not happy with your experience. As a leader as much as I care about the growth of the entity, I care about the growth and experience of my team. That why I would like to see the true you during this process and if you become part of the team every day together you, I and the rest of the team we will strive to become our better us.

We regret more what we haven’t done rather than what we did wrong.

So now if you are already here, it means that you have the passion so take your pen out, accept the challenge, believe in yourself, stand up and write your heart and soul out!

I am looking forward to seeing you!

Linh , MCP 17/20

Remember: "Just like the lotus, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world“

“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them”

“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it”

BULGARIA

AIESEC FOR BULGARIA

Bulgaria is a mysterious, multilayered country, with ski fields as fantastic as its beaches. But what keeps me in thrall is Bulgaria’s mash-up of ancient and cutting-edge culture.

It is a country of beautiful nature in combination with great Balkans food and very direct and friendly people. You can find a lot of interesting thing about Bulgaria on the internet so feel free to research and see Bulgaria from all of its aspects.

The important thing to remember is that Bulgaria is a developing country – which means it hides many opportunities disguised as hard work. If you are flexible, innovative and ready to work hard you can make miracles in this country.

When talking to a Bulgarian, you should consider that we might look reserved at first, but we are actually very friendly, so don’t be afraid to approach people, we are kind at heart. Click HERE and HERE

AIESEC in Bulgaria was founded in 1990 and currently with 7 local entities and around 300 members. As you can see the organization is still young and is yet to learn and develop. The MC as a national office serves the local offices by guiding the development of local operations and providing the required infrastructure. The responsibility of the MC of AIESEC in Bulgaria is to enable an organizational framework for strong growth through the efficient use of the organization’s resources.

Contrary to other entities the Bulgarian MC team is comparatively small as we try to build a bottom-up culture with only the necessary services provided centrally and try to be flexible and innovative.

AIESEC in BULGARIA is searching for brave AIESECers who are ready to try their own skills and want to develop an organization that hides many opportunities yet to be found. The journey of developing a young organization is hard, but for sure is worth it!

Working conditions : • • • • • • •

Term dates - 1st AUG 2017 – 31th JUL 2018 Workload – 40 hours per week Days off – Saturday and Sunday (exception during national conferences), national holidays, additional 20 days off during the year MC Office – covered by MC budget LC visits – covered by MC budget National conferences and meetings – covered by MC budget International Conferences and meetings – depending on MC budget

* Conferences to attend: Leaders Congress (March), National Congress (August), EuroCO*, Winter Congress ** Transition: online immediately after elections, physically in Sofia from 1st of July

MC office and flat are located in the capital of Bulgaria – Sofia, close to all of the governmental institutions and headquarters of partners.

Living conditions : • • • • •

*Allowance – 300 BGN per month (~ 150 EUR, enough to sustain basic needs) Accommodation – covered by MC budget Bills for accommodation – not covered Location of MC flat – center of Sofia Location of MC office – 30 min walking from MC flat; by metro – 15 min

* There is a high possibility for candidates from EU countries to get the Erasmus placement grant for the duration of the MC Term. The only condition is the candidates to have student’s rights. ** Visa: for international applicant that need visa, please provide your passport copy and information with the application form

General role and responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • •

Follow AIESEC Way & international direction Creation and implementation of national strategy and direction Creation and implementation of national and functional projects Managing LCVPs commission (induction, education, tracking and coaching, etc.)

Obligatory attendance on MC meetings, team days and conferences Manage national conferences and events Coaching of LCs Active participation in the global network Managing Support Teams (induction, education, tracking and coaching, etc.)

Ensuring legacy and transition for future generations

General profile of MCVPs of AIESEC in Bulgaria for term 17/18 This profile describes the core characteristics that every member of the MC 17/18 should bring to the team or be willing to develop. It certainly differs per position and personality what you bring to the table. For the application be aware of your peculiarities and how you interact with others. At the end of the day, you should reflect on your level of development regarding the four leadership qualities.

For any future MC members these characteristics are of importance • optimism and hope that the world can be changed for the better • personal purpose as well as core values • your very own personality The MC is not the arena to find your personal core, it is where you refine or reinvent it. From the start, there should be something to work from.

Additionally different combinations of characteristics and behaviors are needed. They will not be represented in one person, yet spread across the team as a whole: • knowledgeable • empathetic • self-driven

• incorporative • communicative • action-oriented

• adaptive • empowering and efficient

MC structure: For this application, we decided not to announce fixed structure together with the application booklet, but rather keep it flexible until the announcement of the MC team, in order to take inputs from IPM and AI. We would like applicants to apply for bringing AIESEC in Bulgaria forward by being part of the Member Committee rather than applying for fixed positions and have to trust in the selection committees’ capabilities.

“I hope that you enjoy this process fully, by focusing on who you really are, what your strengths and weaknesses are, and what you really are good at.” –Linh, MCPe

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Application: It is required for every applicant to submit full application package no late than the deadline. More information about the application can be found on the next pages.

Meeting with LC: Virtual meeting between applicants and LCs will be conducted. The meeting is mandatory for each applicant and a great opportunity for each LCP to learn more from the applicant. Each applicant will have 40min (10 min speech + 30 min Q&A asked by the LCs). A doodle will be sent to the applicant with the full application package.

Vote of Confidence: LCs will send their decision of vote of confident until 23.02.17.

Applicant will get notice weather they continue to assessment or not on 24.02.17 Assessment: It is required for Bulgarian applicants to be present at the Assessment Center in Sofia. For international applicants, the Assessment will be online. PLEASE FREE your 25th and 26th Feb in advance. A doodle will be sent to the applicant who passed VoC Interviews: Interviews will be set with applicants after the Assessment Center. They will be online or physical, depending on the availability of the applicant. A doodle will be sent to the applicant who passed VoC Final Decision: Announcement of elected VP will be made on 06.03.17. Immediately after that elected VPs are to attend pre-meeting for Leaders Congress on 08-09.03.17.

* If there are changes in te application process, the applicants will be informed after they send the application package.

Application

Meeting with LCs

Vote of confidence

Assessment Center

Interviews

Final decision

25.0106.02.17

22.02.17

23.02.17

25-26.02.17

27-3.02.17

6.03.17

Position

Name

Surname

E-mail

Facebook

MCP & BD

Nayden

Rashkov

nayden.rashkov@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/naiden.rashkov

MC VP Value Delivery

Nguyen

Thuong

nguyen.thuong@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/winterhero08

MC VP Business2Customer

Hesham

AbuSaif

hesham.abusaif@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/hesham.m.abusaif

PR manager

Simona

Valkova

simona.valkova@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/MoniSmile8

MKT manager

Denitsa

Dimitrova

denitsa1.dimitrova@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/Denitsa.Dimitrovaaa

Alumni manager

Anna

Chukova

anna.chukova@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/anna.ch4

MC VP Local Committee Development

Desislava

Garcheva

desislava.garcheva@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/desislava.garcheva

MC VP Finance & Legal

Nikolay

Nankov

nikolay.nankov@aiesec.net

https://www.facebook.com/nnankov

Requirements to complete the application package: • • • • •

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Submission instructions: • DEADLINE: 06.02.2017 23:59 GMT +2

Questionnaire – fully answered 5 general questions and 10 specific questions (5 • Include all documents as a pdf in a .zip or .rar file with the from your first choice working field, 5 from your second one), in pdf file title: [Bulgaria] MC 1718 application – Name & Surname Executive Summary – 1 page summarizing the content of your application, in pdf file • Upload the video and provide an open link for access CV – no more than 1 page, in a pdf file (Include your AIESEC experience and the • Questionnaire should be maximum 15 pages including the areas, functions or expertise in which you have the most experience. Give short cover page descriptions of each as well as of your achievements in every experience.)

• Confirmation of the received application will be sent back MAX 3 Endorsement Letter - please use this template as guidance for what within 24 hours information to include (HERE) • Current MC team is not giving endorsement letters Video - Please create a maximum three-minute video introducing yourself, your • Non-EU citizens should research visa procedure motivation to apply for the MC of AIESEC in Bulgaria and what will be your unique contribution to MC team as well as AIESEC in Bulgaria (videos must be uploaded to Send via email to: YouTube or other general accessible platform. Please ensure this through an open • MCP elect: Linh, nguyen.hailinh@aiesec.net web address and link in your application) • MCP current: Nayden, nayden.rashkov@aiesec.net Blank page – let your creativity goes wild • Chair of BoA: Dobri, dobrin.padalski@expert3 screenshots of results partnership.com - 16personalities, www.16personalities.com - Team Role, www.123test.com/team-roles-test/ Support documents: - Enneagram, www.similarminds.com/test.html • National Education Cycle (HERE) • MCP elect application (HERE) • MC + LC 16/17 contacts (HERE) • Speech (HERE) • AIESEC in Bulgaria performance (HERE) • MCPs (10/11 to 16/17) (HERE)

AIESEC FOR BULGARIA GENERATION 16/20

MCVP 17/18 QUESTIONNAIRE

General Questions (answer all 5 questions): 1.

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What is driving you to continue in AIESEC? Why MC of AIESEC in Bulgaria instead of somewhere else? What do you want to take out of this experience? What do you want to give in this experience?

As part of the MC you will form a team with great and demanding individuals. What will be your special contribution to the dynamics of the team?

Evaluate the implementation of A2020 strategies on national level regarding the roadmap for 16/17 term? Where do you see the biggest challenges for our plenary regarding the implementation of A2020 strategies for 17/18?

What is the most effective way to implement national strategies in terms of performance and local realities? What are the main evolutions that you propose for the management of the national network? Take into consideration each and every MCVP’s Network.

What kind of leadership do you think that AIESEC in Bulgaria needs in 17/18? What kind of MC team is needed for this? How would you show this in leading your network?

Sales Questions (answer 5 questions) - only for BG applicants

Finance & Legal Questions (answer 5 questions) - only for BG applicants

Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Evaluate the internal (AIESEC 2020) and external (society & partners) relevance of each product from the national portfolio and its delivery method 2. How should each product in the national portfolio evolve, taking into consideration the external trends?

3. What benefits does a cooperation with AIESEC currently provide to partners? What should be the core relation between AIESEC and our partners based on in the future Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. Analyze the progress of sales and account management culture and performance of AIESEC in Bulgaria on national and local level for the past 5 years. Where are the biggest bottlenecks, what were the main strategies that brought growth?

2. How do you envision the development of this area in the next years?

3. Having in mind this, what will be your focus in the next term? How will you ensure that your work next term will have long-term effect on the organization?

Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Evaluate the legal compliance of each LC and MC. What are the biggest bottlenecks? How will you ensure LCs and MC legal compliance?

2. What are the main risks and potential crisis that might affect AIESEC in Bulgaria in the near future/next term? How would you avoid or minimize their impact on the organization?

3. How will you make sure MC and LCs will implement IT solution for Finance?

(AIESEC 2020 – Strategy 5) Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. Can you assess the implementation of finance standards in AIESEC in Bulgaria? Based on your answer, how would you ensure the full implementation of finance standards in every LC? 2. Analyze the performance of Finance & Legality area? How do you envision the development of this area in the next years? Having in mind this, what will be your focus in the next term?

3. Analyze the current income flows of AIESEC in Bulgaria and propose additional ones?

Incoming Exchange (answer 5 questions) Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Evaluate the customer experience of ICX in Bulgaria (from attraction to Brand Advocacy phases). How you envision its evolution on national level and implementation on local level in the next term?

2. Analyze the conversion rates of ICX in Bulgaria – where are the biggest bottlenecks? Present your strategies to increase the conversion rates.

3. What is the current state of International Relations in term of ICX in Bulgaria and why it looks like this? What would be the IR strategies that you could be implemented in order to increase performance in exchange with country partners? (take into consideration our state of exchange results) Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. Analyze the development of Incoming Exchange of AIESEC in Bulgaria from term 13/14 up till now. Which were the strategies that brought growth and what were the biggest bottlenecks?

2. Evaluate the current state of ICX performance and describe how do you envision the development of this area in the next years?

2. Having in mind this, what will be your focus and main priorities in the next term? How will you ensure your work will have long-term effect?

Outgoing Exchange (answer 5 questions) Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Evaluate the customer experience of OGX in Bulgaria (from attraction to Brand Advocacy phases). How you envision its evolution on national level and implementation on local level in the next term?

2. Analyze the conversion rates of OGX in Bulgaria – where are the biggest bottlenecks? Present your strategies to increase the conversion rates.

3. What is the current state of International Relations in term of OGX in Bulgaria and why it looks like this? What would be the IR strategies that you could be implemented in order to increase performance in exchange with country partners? (take into consideration our state of exchange results) Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. Analyze the development of Outgoing Exchange of AIESEC in Bulgaria from term 13/14 up till now. Which were the strategies that brought growth and what were the biggest bottlenecks?

2. Evaluate the current state of OGX performance and describe how do you envision the development of this area in the next years?

2. Having in mind this, what will be your focus and main priorities in the next term? How will you ensure your work will have long-term effect?

Marketing (answer 5 questions)

Organizational Development (answer 5 questions)

Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Analyze the current state of digital marketing, and what the main bottlenecks for term 16.17.

2. What are the improvements that we need to have in digitizing the Customer Flow phases to allow us to focus more on Value Delivery and Customer Service?

3. What is the current state of marketing on local level? How will you ensure the development and performance of PR and offline marketing in each LC? Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. How do you envision digital marketing in AIESEC in Bulgaria for term 17.18? (include websites, EXPA/YOP, email automation, Facebook, etc...)?

2. What will be your main strategies to achieve this vision in the next year?

3. How will you ensure alignment of marketing on national and local level?

Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Create an internal communications map that will reflect the information flow next term.

2. Evaluate the coaching model in term 16/17 – what were the biggest bottlenecks and learnings?

3. How would you ensure disruptive and sustainable growth in the entity through OD role?

Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. Please make a SWOT analysis of each LC and create long term growth strategies for each.

2. How do you envision the importance and development of this area in the next years?

3. What will be the main focus and strategies in OD for the next year?

Talent Management (answer 5 questions) Block 1 (choose 2 questions): 1. Analyze the leadership development that we are providing to our membership.

What is the role of LDA and how will you ensure embedding the LDA? 2. How will you ensure the implementation and alignment of national education cycle on local level?

3. Evaluate the current stage of Team Standards implementation. How can you make sure that we are delivering 100% of Team Standards in every team in the entity?

Block 2 (answer all questions): 1. Analyze the development of Talent Management area in the last 3 years. What were the biggest bottlenecks and achievements?

2. How do you envision the development of this area in the next years? Having in mind this, what will be your focus in the next term?

3. Evaluate the stage of development and culture of our membership – analyze the retention rate, productivity and leadership pipeline.

Checklist (Prepare & send via email): • • • • • • •

Questionnaire – total 15 questions Executive Summary – 1 page CV – no more than 1 page, MAX 3 Endorsement Letter Video – 3min Blank page – 1 page 3 screenshots of: 16personalities, Team Role, Enneagram

Send via email to: • • •

MCP elect: Linh, nguyen.hailinh@aiesec.net MCP current: Nayden, nayden.rashkov@aiesec.net Chair of BoA: Dobri, dobrin.padalski@expert-partnership.com

AIESEC FOR BULGARIA GENERATION 16/20

GOOD LUCK LION!!!