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Staff

Applications for the Secretariat positions of MonWHO 2009 are currently being accepted. You will find below the position descriptions.

The deadline to submit your application is April 2, 2008.

Selection Process

Applicants need to submit the following documents:

  • CV
  • Letter of intent (1 page), addressing relevant Model UN experience, MonWHO experience, Global Health experience, event organizing skills, and expected contribution to MonWHO.

Applicants will be contacted for interviews approximately 1 week after the application deadline. For the selection of the Executive Director, the interview panel shall be comprised of the IFMSA-Quebec Global Health Initiative National Officer, IRSAM Liaison Officer, and each shall nominate 1 additional representative. For the remaining positions, the interview panel shall be comprised of the Incoming Executive Director, IRSAM liaison officer, Outgoing Executive Director, and IFMSA-Quebec Global Health National Officer.

Applications should be be submitted to applications@mcwho.org

Secretariat Positions

Executive Director

Responsibilities:
  1. Supervise all secretariat portfolios
  2. Secure venue and contract
  3. Schedule Secretariat meetings
  4. Negotiate long-term contract with venue
  5. Delegate Handbook overview
  6. Participate in selection process of remaining secretariat positions
  7. Participate in selection process of the following year secretariat
  8. Remain advisor to MonWHO in the following year

Unsuccessful candidates will be considered for the other secretariat positions.

Theme Director

Responsibilities:
  1. Selection of Topic in collaboration with other secretariat members
  2. Background document
  3. Identification and dissemination of information sources about the topic
  4. Secure, introduce and thank the Guest Speaker
  5. Develop and coordinate conference workshops
  6. Network with relevant professors regarding the topic
  7. Content of relevant sections in the Delegate Handbook
  8. Content of relevant sections of the Website
  9. Advise Chairs about the debate focus

IT/Webmaster

Responsibilities:
  1. Setting up IT at the conference
  2. Recruit IT personnel
  3. Contracting IT equipment
  4. Update content of Website in collaboration with other Secretariat members

Chargé d'Affaires

Responsibilities:
  1. Recruiting and communicating with delegates
  2. Website Overview (verifying quality of content submitted by other secretariat members/ develop content)
  3. Manage RRSPQ scholarships
  4. Collaborate with PR Director on promotional material
  5. Content of relevant sections in Delegate handbook
  6. Collaborate with other student groups

Public Relations Director

Responsibilities:
  1. Fundraising and thank-you letters for sponsors, excluding McGill University
  2. Collaborate with Chargé d'Affaires on promotional material
  3. Cross-advertisement with other conferences
  4. Contact Media (press releases)
  5. Content of relevant sections in Delegate Handbook
  6. Content of relevant sections of Website
  7. Develop long-term funding sources

Finance Director

Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and update budget (by the end of September)
  2. Submit actuals 6 weeks post conference
  3. Manage bank and PayPal account
  4. Fundraise and thank-you letters for sponsors at McGill University
  5. Receipts and reimbursements