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CALL FOR the Executive Board 2020
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Be part of the Team 2019/2020!
Find out how in the next pages!
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Are you a European Junior Entrepreneur who wants … … to gain top management experience at European level? … to improve soft and technical skills, get better in resources, strategic and project management, team work and presentations? … to work and live in a multicultural environment which reveals endless diverse ideas, opportunities and challenges? … to travel across Europe and beyond seeking new opportunities? … to promote the Junior Enterprise concept and spirit at European and International level? … to develop and expand an international network of contacts: meet the decision-makers of the world and lifelong friends?
If yes, a great chance is waiting for you! Join the JADE Executive Board 2020 and challenge your limits.
#TakeTheLead
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What does it mean to be JADE’s Executive Board? As a Executive Board members, you will Manage 3 to 5 departments, aiming to develop and improve the European Junior Enterprise Network. Managing departments means to allocate resources towards a Network Strategy and coordinate a motivated team to accomplish the defined goals. The Executive Board is actively engaged in developing and integrating the Junior Enterprises in Europe, promoting international cooperation, exchange of best practices and ensuring high quality standards. The Executive Board also represents the entire JADE Network, ensuring the growth of the network and promoting it to companies, institutions and media. _____ If you want to be part of the adventure and start an unforgettable experience, apply and join us!
David Gomes
Head of Human Resources JADE is managed by 4 executive members and a team of Managers. JADE people’s actions shape the European network. JADE people face challenges every day: that’s what they like and strive for. At the end of the day, they grow personally, live their passions and learn new skills in an international context. ___
Challenge yourself and take the lead of our network.
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In this brochure you will know more about…
1. JADE and the Network 2. Being JADE Executive Board 3. JADE’s departments 4. Living in Brussels 5. Application process
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1. JADE and the Network
What you should know before applying!
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A Junior Enterprise is the way to empower university students A Junior Enterprise is a non-profit organization, formed and managed exclusively by students of higher education, which provides services for companies, institutions and society, under the guidance of teachers and professionals with the goal of consolidating and enhancing the learning of their members. Junior Enterprises are similar to real companies, counting with the principles of corporate governance like management council and executive board, and own regulation.
1967
First Junior Enterprise, in France
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2019
300 Junior Enterprises in 14 countries in Europe
Europe’s Junior Enterprises are leading the way. […] Thanks to your efforts, our future is a bright one. Jean-Claude Juncker
President of the European Commission
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28000 Junior Entrepreneurs
14 Countries
330 Junior Enterprises Enhancing the network. Since 1992.. ŠJADE - European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org
In Europe, we are enhancing the development of 28,000 students ...for over 51 years!
250
Universities
4350
Projects per year
14.6M
cumulated turnover
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A Network of 14 countries is spreading the concept of Junior Enterprise in Europe [Germany]
[Germany]
[Spain]
[France]
[Austria]
[Italy]
[Belgium]
[Poland]
[Portugal]
[Romania]
[Switzerland]
[Netherlands]
Confederations Consultative members [Norway]
[UK]
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[UK]
JADE is the umbrella organization that
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Our strategy has goals divided in 3 pillars
Development
Integration
Recognition
Enlarge the Junior Enterprise concept around Europe, ensuring the quality of the existing Junior Enterprises.
Promote the exchange of best practices and the creation of synergies among Junior Entrepreneurs.
Represent the 14 countries towards partners and public institutions, promoting the Junior Enterprise concept.
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David Gomes President
> Strategy > Events > International Relations > Human Resources
Isabella Florio Vice President
> Public Affairs > Alumni Management > Legal > IT > HQ Management
Diogo Carriço
Secretary General
> Enlargement > Internal Communication > Network Development
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Alex Lanaro Treasurer
> Communication > Private Cooperation > Finance
We count on a pool of partners that actively support our projects
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Get Inspired!
Adriana Anchidin
JADE President 2014 \ Romania Being part of JADE Executive Board was a life changing experience and a decision I will never regret.
What about a new opportunity to challenge yourself?
As President of JADE, I had the opportunity to work with a team of around 14 people and 7 nationalities. We represented our Network in front of high level representatives of the business and we met Junior Entrepreneurs from all over the world. JADE is a skills accelerator – the best accelerator for your most important business – YOU. Even today, I discover more and more skills developed in JADE, which help me in toughest situations. I can surely say it was my most intense and true team working experience and it was unforgettable.
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2. Being JADE Executive Board
What to expect from the JADE Executive Board experience!
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Responsibilities of the JADE Executive Board > Promote JADE and the Junior Enterprise concept to third parties (companies, media); > Represent JADE and the Junior Enterprise Network in front of European and other international institutions, as well as other European students associations; > Coordinate National Confederations’ international activities; > Lead all the departments, projects and processes at the JADE Headquarters; > Maintain strategic thinking and implementing the long-term strategy for JADE and for the Network.
___ As an ExBo member you will be… > Head of some departments, according to your personal knowledge, experience and passion; > Responsible for a number of member countries by communicating to National Boards, exchanging best practices, attending national events representing JADE and being in contact with the International Managers; > Good and social house-mate.
#TakeTheLead
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We are looking for… ExBo (example structure) President
Vice President
> Strategy > Private Cooperation > International Relations > Enlargement
> Events > Alumni Management > HQ Management
Secretary General
Treasurer
> Internal Communication
> Finance
> Network Development > Human Resources > Communication
> Public Affairs > Legal > IT
Some positions (above) are linked to some departments. The departments on the boxes below are flexible depending on the applicants’ experience, skills and preferences.
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Get Inspired!
Yann Camus
JADE President 2017 \ France If you read these lines, your life was likely highly impacted by the choice you made of joining your JE. This was a bold move and look where it brought you.
What about a new opportunity to challenge yourself?
Well‌ JADE is the same adventure but on a whole new level. Becoming part of JADE Executive Board is one of these life decisions that do not just impact your life but sets it on a completely new path, opens up great challenges and opportunities and unleash your true potential. It is one of these decisions that you either made today or that you will regret not making for the years to come. So the real question is:
Are you ready to take the lead?
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3. JADE's Departments
Discover our departments
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Communicate to and exchange with the JADUS (former JADE ExBo and Senior Managers), as well as Alumni from the whole network. Get to know a lot of fruitful contacts for the future. ___
Some of your tasks
> Update the JADUS and Alumni from the Network on a regular basis; > Inform them about the current activities within the network; > Organise the annual JADUS Meeting.
___ A challenge for the next year
Alumni Management
Increase the engagement with the JADUS to promote a stronger bridge between JADE and the business world.
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Manage the media contacts, write press releases or manage website content. Make JADE noticed in Social Media and any events we participate in. ___
Some of your tasks
Communication
> Manage JADE branding; > Manage Social Media and press activities; > Manage the rebranding process of the European Network; > Establish and take care of media partnerships; > Supervise every communication material from JADE; > Promote JADE’s various activities; > Create recognition and visibility for the Junior Enterprise concept.
___ A challenge for the next year
Increase the reach and engagement in more than 5 social media channels.
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Have the Junior Enterprise concept known all over Europe. Help JADE to create new Junior Enterprises and Confederations in Europe. ___
Some of your tasks
> Get in touch with Deans and Professors to have the Junior Enterprise concept known in always more Universities in Europe; > Get in touch with students and help them to create a Junior Enterprise; > Follow-up Junior Initiatives in new countries in Europe; > Help JADE Consultative Members to create a Confederation; > Help JADE Confederations to implement an enlargement strategy.
Enlargement
___ A challenge for the next year
Having JADE in more and more countries in Europe.
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Organise and supervise local and international events, especially JADE Spring Conference, Europe´s biggest annual JE Network event. Let the network grow through exchange and active participation! ___
Some of your tasks
Events
> Coordinate the organization of JADE Spring Conference, in Brussels; > Organise logistically all the other JADE events in Brussels (e.g. Managers Bootcamp, National Board Summit); > Supervise the international outsourced JADE events (e.g. JADE May Conference); > Improve the international get-togethers; > Manage the strategic focus of JADE’s events.
___ A challenge for the next year
Improve the experience of the International Events for the Junior Entrepreneurs. Workload: High ©JADE - European Confederation of Junior Enterprises \ jadenet.org
Manage the financial resources, forecast and a budget of more than 100kâ‚Ź. Help JADE to increase reserves as well as to overview the expenses and their necessity. ___
Some of your tasks
> Manage the expenses and incomes and update the accountancy; > Overview the planned and realised budget; > Overview the eligibility regarding the European grants and promote grant applications; > Control and supervise the cashflows from the organisation.
Finance
___ A challenge for the next year
Increase the sustainability of JADE and the efficiency of the financial processes.
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Be responsible for the House and Headquarters, in order to guarantee an efficient and comfortable working and living environment. ___
Some of your tasks
Headquarters Management
> Organise the activities/processes in the house; > Ensure a great working and living environment; > Responsible to contact the owner for any problems related to the house.
___ A challenge for the next year
Invest in an environment that promotes well-being and JADE organisational culture.
Workload: Low
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Build the base of JADE organisation by managing recruitment of the team and future ExBo, bringing the team together to boost performance, being the person who is available for everyone. ___
Some of your tasks
> Recruitment, training and integration of the Managers; > Recruitment, training and handover of the next Executive Board; > Managing internal training and feedback sessions; > Being there for other people’s needs and worries.
Human Resources
___ A challenge for the next year
Raise the employer branding value of JADE and attract more applicants from different countries.
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Integrate members and be in charge of the communication line between JADE Team and JADE´s members. Be the central contact for them at JADE HQ and organise the General Assemblies. ___
Internal Communication
Some of your tasks
> Manage the relationship with the International Managers and ensure their integration and handover; > Organise the General Assemblies; > Manage JADE Commissions and ensure a proactive work from the General Assembly; > Organise the National Board Summit for JADE members.
___ A challenge for the next year
Ensure a good experience for all the General Assembly Members.
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Stay in contact with non-European Junior Enterprises and Confederations, such as Brasil Júnior or JE USA and experience the culture of other continents. Bring forward our global movement! ___
Some of your tasks
> Engage in the regular exchanges with our partner Brasil Júnior; > Co-define the strategy for the global network; > Represent JADE in the Council Board of Junior Enterprises Global.
___ A challenge for the next year
International Relations
Implement the international guidelines for a more unified global network.
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Coordinate all technical matters, from media to programming. Let the HQ and team work run fluent. Take care of the technical needs and different platforms of JADE. ___
Some of your tasks
IT
> Manage IT infrastructures at JADE Headquarters; > Manage IT platforms; > Guarantee a technical and comfortable working environment; > Improve the digital structure and infrastructure of JADE and the network.
___ A challenge for the next year
Implement IT platforms able to coordinate and improve the efficiency of JADE work.
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Ensure the legalisation of the needed documentation, consult JADE legal advisor Baker & McKenzie and create contracts for various stakeholders. ___
Some of your tasks
> Manage the relationships with JADE’s legal partners; > Take care of all contracts; > Update the institutional documents.
___ A challenge for the next year
Update the legal documentation of JADE to ensure a smooth running of the organisation.
Legal
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Play an active role in spreading the quality standards of the Junior Enterprise concept within JADE countries and beyond and have a significant impact on the member countries by creating tools and services for them. ___
Network Development
Some of your tasks
> Manage the quality management programs of JADE, e.g. Common European Audit Grid (CEAG); > Coordinate the process for the Confederations Development Program (CDP); > Manage the European Train-The-Trainers Program; > Promote the use of the Network’s official platform (JuniorConnect); > Create best practices materials to spread in the network.
___ A challenge for the next year
Evaluate the creation of different types of resources.
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Develop new and look after the existing contacts of JADE with private companies in Europe for developing financial partnerships. ___
Some of your tasks
> Manage JADE’s partnerships; > Ensure JADE’s financial resources by developing new partnerships; > Send proposals and negotiate with the companies contacted; > Attend networking events all around Brussels; > Be responsible for JADE’s recognition and the Junior Enterprises concept visibility in front of private businesses.
Private Cooperation
___ A challenge for the next year
Increase the number and value of the partnerships and the engagement with the private sector.
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Develop and maintain new contacts with Europe´s policy makers. Manage relationships with European Institutions. Cooperate with other NGOs to lobby for the network. Collaborate with Finance on European Grant applications.
Public Affairs
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Some of your tasks
> Speak in front of European stakeholders; > Promote the Junior Enterprise concept at conferences and expert groups all over Europe; > Manage the relationship with other European NGOs; > Organize Generations Club, a high-level policy making event.
___ A challenge for the next year
Strengthening the positioning JADE has established at European level, implementing the new Public Affairs strategy.
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Develop and monitor an Annual Plan for JADE by gathering the stakeholders’ opinions, such as the Team, Alumni, International Managers. Make sure that the organisation thinks strategically! ___
Some of your tasks
> Manage the implementation of the new 3-year strategy cycle; > Ensure that all activities are aligned with JADE’s strategy; > Coordinate the definition of the JADE Annual Plan; > Manage and meet the JADE Advisory Board; > Manage and meet JADE Council.
Strategy
___ A challenge for the next year
Ensure an effective implementation and communication of the Network Strategy.
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Get Inspired!
Marion Depouilly
JADE President 2016 \ France My experience in JADE shaped my life both professionally and personally.
What about a new opportunity to challenge yourself?
I was able to take my JE experience to a brand new level, to make an impact for the network, and work for a cause I believe in. JADE challenged me in many ways, pushed my boundaries, develop new skills. I met fellow Junior Entrepreneurs from all over the world, who I can now call my friends. I was able to travel more in a year than all the rest of my life, to experience cultures at their best. JADE changed me as a person in a way no other experience did, and I believe I still did not realize the full impact of it.
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3. Living in Brussels
Where to work and live
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Living in Brussels, in JADE house Brussels is an old European city with lovely parks and secret little streets. You can find a wide variety of cultural activities and many international people. The HQ in Brussels, the capital of Europe, helps JADE to be closer to the European Institutions and some other international Headquarters of companies, which support our Network. The geographic location makes travelling around Europe really convenient. During the ExBo term of service (1st August 2019 – 31st July 2020), the elected members move to JADE HQ in Brussels, Belgium. JADE HQ recently moved to a new house. On the ground floor there is the office and the kitchen. On the first floor there are 4 personal rooms for the ExBo members (in case of a 5 people ExBo, one room will be shared). On the last floor there is a big room where the Brussels-based Managers live.
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Living the #JADElife in Brussels The work of JADE Executive Board is voluntary and unpaid. However, the ExBo members do not have to pay from their personal money for: > Accommodation and utilities in JADE HQ; > Daily food; > Fees and transport to attend international and national events; > Other expenses straightly related to JADE projects.
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How to finance this experience? Your activities in JADE are recognized as an internship abroad and in many countries you can apply therefore for different grants, e.g. Erasmus+. You can find more information on the official Erasmus+ website: http://ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/higher-education/study-mobility_en.html
__ Do not hesitate to contact us if you already need a recommendation letter during the application process
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4. Application Process
From motivation to action!
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___ For Junior Entrepreneurs, who…
__ The benefits
… are a JADE Member (in a Junior Enterprise or at Confederation level) … are students or fresh graduates with the ability to seriously relocate to Brussels for one year … have good command of English and desire to improve professional use of foreign languages … identify their values with those of a Junior Entrepreneur … are passionate about the JE concept and spirit
> to live together in the same house with the same people you work with; > to experience your personal borders in regards to workload; > to move to Brussels - a big city with various cultures; > to help develop the Junior Enterprises network.
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JADE Executive Board terms of service > Term: 1st August 2019 – 31st July 2020; > Full-time working and living in JADE Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium; > Compulsory attendance to the physical handover in the HQ starting on the 8th of July, 2019; > Voluntary work, with all the work/living expenses covered.
___ Working 1 year for JADE To be able to work full-time for one year, previous JADE ExBo members either took a gap year in their studies, or continued studies and took JADE ExBo as an internship approved by the university, or they were recent Bachelor graduates (going to Master after JADE year)
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Discover our selection process
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__ Send your application
__ Skype interview
__ Assessment Project
Apply by March 15th (at 23:59 Brussels time) here: http:// bit.ly/TakeTheLead2020
Prepare yourself by having a clear overview about the JE Network today. Your motivation will be assessed – we want to hear from you why you are the best person for the ExBo 2020.
Complete a task related to one department that you are applying for (e.g. define JADE annual plan or a partnerships plan to acquire new partners). In addition we will ask you to do a personality test.
You will be asked to submit your CV, Motivational Letter, Recommendation Letter from your Junior Enterprise and Confederation (optional). All the documents should be sent in English.
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Discover our selection process
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__ Assessment centre (mandatory attendance)
__ JADE May Conference (mandatory attendance)
__ Handover period
Some applicants will be invited to attend the assessment centre in JADE HQ, Brussels. At the end of the assessment centre, the new JADE ExBo will be selected and recommended to the General Assembly.
The ExBo is officially elected by the General Assembly.
The handover period starts with the elections in JADE May Conference. The Elected ExBo will first study the departments remotely. Having more knowledge, they will work in some projects.
10th-14th April (full time, in Brussels)
10th-12th May in Regensburg, Germany
Then, the physical handover will last for the entire month of July. The Handover Ceremony will take place in the beginning of July, at the European Parliament. August 1st is the first official day of term for the new Executive Board.
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The Handover Ceremony takes place at the European Parliament
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Are you ready? Apply by March 15th at 23:59 (Brussels time) http://bit.ly/TakeTheLead2020
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David Gomes
President Head of Human Resources david.gomes@jadenet.org
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