PROGRAMS

From grassroots upwards

I joined the Programs family in 2021/22 as PC for Environment and Health, and after the completion of my term I stayed on as Programs General Assistant 2022/23 - the position I am holding at the moment Having a two-year perspective of continuous work in the Programs Team will enable me to effectively continue carrying on the reforms being envisioned and executed by the incumbent VPA and his team (that includes me) Equally, my current work gives me insight into how I would like to lead the Programs Team next term as VPA.

Put your money where your heart is

As a former local and national Activity Coordinator, I know the struggles of grassroots student initiatives - the most profound of them being (the lack of) appropriate funding. The Programs structure must be used to build up the capacity of NMO Activity Representatives and Activity Coordinators to approach fundraising and financial management of Activities in a strategic manner. In order to fully unlock this potential, I will take the following steps: discuss the communication structure with NMO Representatives with VPA 22/23 and PDAs 22/23; develop action points to address any remaining weak points consult this matter with VPF 22/23 and VPF-elect 23/24 to ensure proper execution and avoid any overlap between the two teams develop, with the Programs Team 23/24, a strategy to address this issue

Everyone onboard!

The success and work satisfaction of Program Coordinators is as dependent on VPA and their Core Team as it is on the environment in the Standing Committee ITs. My own experience from 2021/22 tells me that it may be at times a difficult position to navigate for an IT newcomer. While AWP creation and oversight of the baseline tasks of the PCs will be my responsibility, I wish to continue providing more agency to the SCDs and PCs themselves to shape their respective Programs' future so that their SCs and the IFMSA as a whole can benefit from these individuals' perspective, expertise and experience In order to streamline this process, during and around TOM0 I will work with Standing Committee Directors-elect to update the framework regulating the coordination of PCs and their needs.

VPA & Programs Team Composition

As VPA, I plan to keep up the system of two General Assistants - VPA GA and Programs GA (PGA). After AM23, I am going to evaluate the structure of 2 PDAs and 2 EVAs with my predecessor, and it is impossible to indicate my future decision now because I do not have hindsight knowledge. I plan to introduce one new position to the Programs Team - Programs Community Assistant - in order to ensure that campaigns can be developed internally and that all PT members have PRC assistance whenever they need it.

The position of Programs General Assistant will play a particularly key role in my Programs Team While it is the VPA who needs to lead the PT forward, I will need a strong team player to manage the day-to-day administration of Programs. Since it is my main area of work at the moment, I know what skills and personality this job requires to ensure professional success for that person, as well as safety of the trust of work-related advise and help for every Program Coordinator of the coming term that is going to be coordinated by the PGA. In order to attain the best professional working environment, I will keep track of the team's Achievements through an open-access Annual Working Plan with regular updates, quarterly 1:1 meetings with each member of the team.