Drs Someshwar, Sznitman, Haque, you’re the organisers of the Working group. Can you tell us about its creation?

The Financial Affairs Working Group (FA-WG) is one of the MCAA’s strategic working groups. Its prime focus is on building external cooperation (corporate relations), thereby attracting external projects and financial resources for the sustainability and future needs of the MCAA.

What activities are you planning?

We are planning to organise two contests to raise awareness about this Working Group with the aim to recruit active volunteers for three themes, namely –- Business Development, Corporate Relations and Sponsorships.

Through these contests, we also aim to source some of the best ideas that can be incorporated within the MCAA.

1. "Self-Sustainability of MCAA – An International Alumni Association"
   A Business Plan competition


2. "Fund-Raising – Taking Cues from Non-Profit Organisations"
   A Case-Study Challenge

What would you tell members to encourage them to join?

The MCAA Financial Working Group is on a hiring spree! If you are thinking of a career outside academia and hence looking for some real-world experience then here is your chance. We are looking for active and motivated members for the following three designations – Business Development Officer, Head of Corporate Relations and Director of External Sponsorships.

We expect you to invest approximately five hours every week. You will be recruited after a Skype Interview. Please note however, this is a voluntary position that comes with no remuneration but with the following perks:

1. An official certificate of experience
2. A letter of recommendation
3. For any external sponsorship that you may bring, we will pay you 20% of the tax-deducted amount (subject to certain legal conditions).

Interested? Drop us an e-mail at finance (at) mariecuriealumni (dot) eu