Applications for the Secretariat positions of MonWHO 2011 are currently being accepted. You will find below the position descriptions. We will advertise the positions of Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Directors and Pages after the Secretariat will have been selected.
***The deadline to submit your application is April 18, 2010.***
Selection Process
Applicants need to submit the following documents:
•CV
•Letter of intent (1 page MAX), addressing relevant Model UN experience, MonWHO experience, Global Health experience, event organizing skills, expected contribution to MonWHO and other projects you will be involved in during the coming year.
Applicants will be contacted for interviews within the week following the application deadline. For the selection of the Executive Director, the interview panel shall be comprised of the outgoing Executive Director and 2 past Executive Directors. For the remaining positions, the interview panel shall be comprised of the Incoming Executive Director and the two last Outgoing Executive Directors. Applications should be submitted to applications@monwho.org.
Secretariat Positions
Executive Director
Responsibilities:
Supervise all secretariat portfolios
Schedule Secretariat meetings
Participate in selection process of remaining secretariat positions
Participate in selection process of the following year secretariat
Remain advisor to MonWHO in the following year
Unsuccessful candidates will be considered for the other secretariat positions.
Theme Director
Responsibilities:
Selection of Topic in collaboration with other secretariat members
Background guide
Identification and dissemination of information sources about the topic to help
delegates in their preparation
Secure, introduce and thank Guest Speakers
Network with relevant professors regarding the topic
Content of relevant sections in the Delegate Handbook
Content of relevant sections of the Website
Assistant Theme Director
Responsibilities:
Develop and coordinate conference workshops
Collaborate with the Chief of Operations in coordinating staff for theme related aspects of the simulation (press releases, etc)
Brief staff about the debate focus
IT/Webmaster
Responsibilities:
Setting up IT at the conference
Recruit IT personnel
Contracting IT equipment
Update content of Website in collaboration with other Secretariat members
Chargé d’Affaires
Responsibilities:
Primary liaison to delegates
Overseeing country assignments
Coordinating weekly newsletters which gives important updates to delegates
Confirming delegate arrangements and attendance
Hotel accommodations arrangements in collaboration with the Logistics Director
Website Overview (verifying quality of content submitted by other secretariat
members/develop content)
Collaborate with PR Director on promotional material
Content of relevant sections in Delegate handbook
Collaborate with other student groups
Public Relations Director
Responsibilities:
Fundraising and thank-you letters for sponsors in collaboration with the Finance Director
Collaborate with Chargé d’Affaires on promotional material
Cross-advertisement with other conferences
Contact Media (press releases)
Content of relevant sections in Delegate Handbook
Content of relevant sections of Website
Develop long-term funding sources
Finance Director
Responsibilities:
Develop and update budget (by the end of September)
Submit actuals 6 weeks post conference
Manage bank and PayPal account
Fundraising and thank-you letters for sponsors in collaboration with the Public
Relations Director
Receipts and reimbursements
Chief of Operations
Responsibilities:
Recruit Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Directors, Pages by open application process
Collaborate with the Chief of Operations in coordinating staff for theme related aspects of the simulation (press releases, etc)
Supervises committees sessions during conference
Staff training
Delegate training
Development of simulation timeline
Content of relevant sections in Delegate Handbook
Content of relevant sections of website
Logistics Director
Responsibilities:
Secure venue and contract
Primary liaison with Hotel/Venue during conference
Negotiate long-term contract with venue
Hotel accommodations arrangements in collaboration with the Chargé d’Affaires
Coordinate Social events
Develop Logistics Guide for Secretariat and staff
Prepare Secretariat and staff packages
Miscellaneous conference needs (food for staff, committee room set up, etc…)
Content of relevant sections in Delegate Handbook
Content of relevant sections of website
Delegate Resource Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Coordination of the NGO Fair
Coordination of Delegate Handbook
Preparation of Delegate Packages (name tags, placards, etc)
