A couple of people have been inquiring how they can be part of AIESEC Kenya National Support Team(NST) in the coming year….the good news is that AIESEC Kenya NST is a position that has a tenure of 6 months, so the next team will be assuming office in January 2013….Here is the process of joining AIESEC Kenya NST:-
By application. Once AIESEC Kenya decides what roles needs to be filled in AIESEC Kenya, they open applications where prospective candidates can apply and get reviewed. Most calls for applications are publicized on social networks such as the AIESEC Kenya facebook page.
By appointment, this happens once in a while when there is an urgent role that needs to be filled and the AIESEC Kenya MC VP responsible has identified a suitable candidate. The suitable candidate is thereby introduced to the NST Chair and is made part of the team.
That having been said, I hope as many of you as possible will be looking forward to be part of this amazing team….important:-
For some role/job descriptions you do not have to be physically in Kenya or Nairobi in order to be part of the NST.(so you can still do it virtually.
Ladies and gentle men….allow me to introduce to you…..drumrolls…….
She is one of a kind, and she just had to be in the OutGoing eXchange team…and like it’s stated above…she was a ‘regional citizen’ even before the rest of East Africa came up with the ‘I am a regional citizen’ initiative.
We are so proud you joined us Marion and we hope time will not limit you from making it happen….I now give you power to be #uNSToppable, this is because you are now part of the #uNSToppable team!!!
Marion is the NST in charge of Outgoing Global Internship Program (oGIP). She also doubles up as the LC VP OGX at AIESEC JKUAT. Now this is what we call living multiple experiences. (And that is what AIESEC 2015 is about….realizing ONE MILLION EXPERIENCES, its NOT about one million individuals…so YES AIESEC 2015 is very possible if more AIESECers become like Marion) .
And I also heard from someone who had heard from someone that someone had heard that the she(Marion) intends to do an internship in Serbia soon…. now that is what we call being a true AIESECer…..
In conclusion, let me say to….Samantha Marion Wambui, welcome into the #uNSToppable team, lets make it happen.
For the first time in the network, AIESEC Kenya is bringing to you….drumrolls!!!!!…
……the MANAGEMENT BOARD(MB).
What is MB? its a team in each Local Chapter that consists of team leaders in every portfolio. It works like NST for MC, so MB is for EB. Each Management Board will be coached by a member of the NST team….(#the uNSToppable team)
Here is what you can expect from the NST in terms of supporting the Management Board in every Local Chapter….
Knowledge and trainings:-
Myaiesec.net especially raising, matching and assigning roles in the system
Leadership skills, they need to learn how to manage or handle a team
Goal setting. For the MB role, for AIESEC career, personal future, short and long term. Team Leaders need to know what they want to achieve and how everything works for them as individual
project management.
Also what needs to be done by NST for the MB
Help the MB select an MB President if they don’t already have one
Help them come up with an MB plan, or strategies of how to work as a team to help implement the EB plan
Help them set team goals, rules and regulations (a sort of expectation setting)
Also, the Management Boards are ideally breeding grounds for future EB applicants for the LC. But just a quick reminder, each team leader(TLP) must have atleast 3 team members(TMP) in their team…so each member of the management board should be leading atleast three team members in the LC working directly with them.
For the management of the MB, Grace will be directly involved in assisting the NST’s as Management Boards are under MC VP OD i.e. Kemboi Maiyo, contact her where necessary for guidance.
Remember, we are still the AIESEC Kenya National Support Team….#the uNSToppables….
Q1: Which role were you in, before you joined AIESEC Kenya Nation Support Team? Which LC(s)?
LC VP OGX, AIESEC Moi
Q2: How long have you been in AIESEC?
2 years
Q3: What does your role entail? Whom do you work with, report to and major responsibilities?
My role entails raising technical traineeships with companies in Kenya. I work with the MC VP BD Achieng Aringo.
Q4: Your key milestones so far in your role?
So far in my role I have been able to identify at least 50 companies that can take TT interns and sent proposals to half of these companies. I just started on the physical marketing calls and it’s going on well.
Q5: Random thing about you?
I can’t differentiate between a goat and sheep.
Q6: What are your plans after you are through with the NST role?
MC…..
Q7: Parting shot to AIESEC Kenya?
AIESEC is the coolest place to be and taking a leadership role as it is the best way you can develop yourself as a person.
Video conferencing software and tools are an integral part of AIESEC. Part of the organization’s legacy has been the ability to integrate technology in our everyday work to enhance our productivity, efficiency and impact. At the last International Conference, such technology allowed for a virtual delegate system where delegates from anywhere on earth could watch and participate in conference activities, as long as they had an internet connection. We have, however, been slow in integrating Google+ hangouts in our everyday activities and responsibilities despite the fact that, like the Gangnam style or Asmara, this cool feature seems to have been made with AIESEC in mind.
While Google Hangouts score one over Skype in the free group chat feature, it has a limit of nine people excluding you, which means a total of ten people at the same time. During a Group chat, Skype highlights the person speaking by a blinking on their screen which can be very confusing when one has connectivity issues. Instead, in Google Plus Hangouts, the person speaking always has the bigger image so no one gets confused on who is speaking.
All you need is the most recent version of your Google Chrome, IE, Mozilla Firefox or Safari browser and any Windows including and after XP. There might also be a few connectivity issues, common in any video conferencing software due to the high demand on bandwidth. The trick is to have a good and reliable ISP (Internet Service Provider) and if possible, to schedule the Hangout during ‘off-peak’ hours when there is low demand across the network.
Before I give you the simple version of instructions on how to use Google+ hangout as a professional communication, let’s all agree on a few basics. One, you are already on Google Plus and the person/people you intend to chat with are in your circles. If not, please create a Google + account and get the recipients to create one and add you to their circles. Two, you have the necessary hardware for video conferencing (webcam, microphone, headphones or any other compatible output). In case of an official Hangout with a potential employer of for a professional activity, get a friend to conduct a few dry runs with you so you can check the connection, audio and video quality.
Are you ready to SAY AIESEC using Google+ hangouts?
1. 1. On the right sidebar of your Google + home screen, click on
2. 2. On the pop-up window, Check your hair and make sure your mic works. No one wants to chat with someone who is fixing their hair, or using a faulty mic.
3. Add more people by selecting specific circles. Everyone in the circle is placed in a field, if you do not want some people in the chat, just click on the ‘X’ next to the option of ‘Your Circles’ and search for the intended recipient.
3. 4. Click on the Hangout button to confirm your invitations. A pop-window will show you everyone else in the hangout and a host of options and tools on the bottom toolbar available.
You can always add more people (If you have not yet reached the limit) by clicking on the button at the extreme left of the bottom toolbar.
In case you want to change the settings of your camera, microphone or sound, choose the icon that’s second from the right.
There’s Even More!
If you are having an EB or OC meeting online and you need to watch a video that’s online, then Google Plus is just the perfect place. Where you have to share the link in Facebook or Skype and wait for the other person, Google Plus embeds the video in your chat so everyone in hangout can watch it. It’s like being in front of a computer, together, only Hangouts allow you to do this when you are miles apart. You will need to integrate YouTube accounts with the Google+ one to enjoy this feature.Another feature, available in all video conferencing software is the IM chat which comes in handy if you are having connectivity issues.
So you have set up your chat, and you need to refer to spreadsheets and shared Google Docs? What is one to do? Easy, import, collaborate and share Google docs, add the Slide Share app and pull in presentations during a chat and, when bored, go for the fun apps like group doodling.
Symphonical is an app that acts as a virtual wall where people in a hangout can make to-do-lists, projects and Key Performance Material (KPI). Granted, this tool is already available on myaiesec.net and yellow notes (I mean the physical, sticky notes currently blocking you from seeing the brand name of your screen). The data is created during the hangout and stored on Symphonical’s website where you can all access it once the hangout is complete.
Hangouts on Air are the town criers of Google+ Hangouts. Unveiled in May 2012, this cool feature allows you to broadcast a message to specific circles, people or to anyone with a link to your Google + or YouTube channel.
What are you waiting for AIESECers, let’s hangout!
The EXIT button is on the right, marked as an X. Not on this post, on your Google+ hangout J
Q1: Which role were you in, before you joined AIESEC Kenya Nation Support Team? Which LC(s)? Being in the NST is my first official role in AIESEC and I love every minute of it. I am proud to say I am NST, PR and Media manager, representing AIESEC Daystar.
Q2: How long have you been in AIESEC? I Joined AIESEC in the month of May, this year (newie in the house, whoop! whoop!) but I have been hanging around with the AIESEC Daystar members since I joined campus.
Q3: What does your role entail? Whom do you work with, report to and major responsibilities? My job, in a nutshell is to get people talking about AIESEC, through the media, social networks even by word of mouth. I work with an amazing team (Mo-mo aka Morris, Eric and Bob) and we report to Arnold. We focus on the BRAND! If we host a major event, lets say Social Conversations; it’s my job to generate hype about it.
Q4: Your key milestones so far in your role? I’ll let you know as soon as I get there, right now I’m learning the ropes and thank goodness I have amazing teachers.
Q5: Random thing about you? I talk to myself (sometimes)
Q6: What are your plans after you are through with the NST role?
I want to really get to know the working of the organization through and through. I want to get back to the basics, TM to TL to VP and who knows, maybe even LCVP one day J
Q7: Parting shot to AIESEC Kenya? Thanks to my experience, my team, my LC I feel quite at home in AIESEC and I am grateful for the opportunities given to me, I do not take them for granted, I will work my butt off to show my worth.
Well I have met a lot of guys who talk more than they do but this guy talks much, much, much less than what he does. His output speaks on his behalf. And makes the old adage ”actions speak louder than words ” to come alive in the NST 2012 circle….(# By the way this is an assumption that I have allowed the mongoloids in my mind to make; I am yet to have a physical meeting with Bob).
But seriouslyon a serious not, he is one of the latest members to join the NST but is among those who have done the most. I know those people who have visited http://www.aiesec.or.ke have noticed some evolution that has been taking place on the site lately. The site is getting more interactive and more recent not to mention all inclusive.Each LC has a section on the site…..
And that is why the AIESEC National Support Team (NST) is such a vital part of AIESEC Kenya. Because we make it happen! We ensure no rock is left unturned in our efforts to support the MC to realize the AIESEC Kenya objectives for this term and stay on course in achievement of vision of AIESEC 2015.
All I can say is bravo to NST Bob and keep up the good work…..
Kinya Kiunga with a friend while still in Puerto Rico…
Q1: Which role were you in, before you joined AIESEC Kenya Nation Support Team? NST OGX AIESEC PUERTO RICO
Q2: How long have you been in AIESEC? Since September 2008, i.e. 4 years
Q3: What does your role entail? Dealing with externals securing partnerships and conducting research on potential employers for graduates.
Whom do you work with, report to and major responsibilities? I work with Achieng’ Aringo (MC VP BD). My major responsibility is the AIESEC GRADUATE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE AWARDS DINNER.
Q4: Your key milestones so far in your role? Researching on potential employers of choice, as well as coming up with an Organizing Committee (O.C.)
Q5: Random thing about you? I love traveling and have been to 20 countries+ in the last 6 yrs since I started traveling when I was 16years old.
Q6: What are your plans after you are through with the NST role? I would like to start a personal project within my community to impact it positively as well as go on exchange again.8 weeks GCDP and afterwards a 6 month GIP.
Q7: Parting shot to AIESEC Kenya? We are the difference that we seek in our country therefore we must leave an impression, mark, and positive legacy.
In the photo, her highness…. lady Tabiness poses for a photo during Natcof 2012…..
Just what is in a name? maybe she is called Tabiness because of her ‘finesse’…. well i don’t know why… but you only need to interact with her once and you will understand why i used the word ‘finesse’ to explain where the name could have come from.
Now to serious matters, she is the NST TT incharge of Project Management. Notice she is NST TT…why? you may ask…well it means she is a National Technical Trainer(NTT)…
She was an LC VP OGX in AIESEC Moi before joining the AIESEC Kenya NST TT 2012 Team. But she is also currently the LC Director at AIESEC Moi still… In our uNSTopables circle she is also know as one of the few who has multiple TMP/TLP experiences.
And so AIESEC Kenya is lucky to have someone with ‘finesse’ to handle the area of project management…
AIESEC Kenya NST 