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by March 18th

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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 resource, 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?

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If yes, a great chance is waiting for you! Join the JADE Executive Board 2019 and challenge your limits

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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 global 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 and exchange of best practices, and ensuring high quality standards. The Executive Board represents the entire JADE Network, ensures the growth of the network and promotes it to companies, institutions and media. _____

Adrien Lepic

Head of Human Resources

JADE is managed by 4 executive members and a team of Project Managers. JADE’s people actions shape the European network. JADE’s people face challenges every day: that’s what they like and strive for. At the end of the day, JADE’s people grow personally, live their passions and learn new skills in an international context. ___

If you want to be part of the adventure and start an unforgettable experience, apply and join us!

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Challenge yourself and take the lead of our network.

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

2018

First Junior Enterprise, in France

300 Junior Enterprises in 14 countries in Europe

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Our success story: Junior Enterprise universe and the impact at 3 levels

constellation of

JUNIOR ENTERPRISES

JUNIOR ENTREPRENEURS university students

We exist to ensure this impact is maximized

ACADEMIA

BUSINESS WORLD

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SOCIETY

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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In Europe, we are enhancing the development of 26,000 students

50 years

300

of history

Junior Enterprises

250

universities

4,000

26,000

Junior Entrepreneurs

13.7M€

projects per year cumulated turnover

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A network of 14 countries is spreading the concept of Junior Enterprise in Europe

[Germany]

[Spain]

[France]

[Austria]

[Italy]

[Belgium]

[Poland]

[Portugal]

[Romania]

[Switzerland]

[Netherlands] Confederations

Consultative members

[Sweden]

[Croatia]

[UK]

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JADE is the umbrella organization that represents, integrates and supports the European network of Junior Enterprises Enhancing the network. Since 1992.

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Our work is based in three strategic pillars

Representation

Support

Integration

Represent the 14 countries towards partners and public institutions, promoting the Junior Enterprise concept.

Ensure the high-quality of Confederations and Junior Enterprises within the network.

Promote the exchange of best practices and the creation of synergies between Junior Entrepreneurs.

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What do we want to accomplish?

The Junior Enterprise concept is recognized at European level, and the JE movement is positioned as the expert network in Europe about student entrepreneurship, ensuring the high-quality of the Junior Enterprises and Confederations around the continent.

JADE Vision by 2018

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JADE Executive Board 2017/2018

Diogo Parreira President

> Strategy > International Relations > Enlargement > Communication

Alfonso Catone Vice President

> Private Cooperation > Events > HQ Management

Adrien Lepic

Secretary General > Network Quality > Internal Communication > Human Resources > Legal > IT

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Giorgio Sleiter Treasurer

> Finance > Public Affairs > Training > Alumni Management

We count on a pool of partners that actively support our projects Private cooperation

Institutional supporters

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Adriana Anchidin JADE President 2014 \ Romania

Being part of JADE Executive Board was a life changing experience and a decision I will never regret. 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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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 in the JADE Headquarters; > Maintain strategic thinking and implementing the longterm strategy for JADE and for the network.

As an ExBo member you will be…

> Head of some departments, according to 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.

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We are looking for…

ExBo suggested structure President

Vice President(s)

> Strategy

> Private Cooperation > International Relations > Enlargement

Secretary General > Internal Communication

> Events > Alumni Management > Communication > HQ Management

> Network Quality > Training > Human Resources

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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Treasurer > Finance

> Public Affairs > Legal > IT

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. 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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JADE’s departments DISCOVER OUR DEPARTMENTS

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Communicate to and exchange with the JADUS (former JADE ExBo and Senior Project Managers), as well as Alumni from the whole network. Get to know a lot of fruitful contacts for the future. ___

Alumni Management

Some of your tasks

> Update the JADUS on a regular basis; > Inform them about the current activities within the network; > Organize the annual JADUS Meeting.

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A challenge for the next year

Increase the engagement with the JADUS to promote a stronger bridge between JADE and the business world.

Workload: Medium

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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; Establish and take care of media partnerships; Promote JADE’s various activities; Create recognition and visibility for the Junior Enterprise concept.

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A challenge for the next year Increase the reach and engagement with more than 26.000 Workload: High

Junior Entrepreneurs in 14 countries.

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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

Enlargement

Workload: High

> 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.

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A challenge for the next year

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Organise and supervise local and international events, especially JADE Spring Conference, Europe´s biggest annual JE event. Let the network grow through exchange and active participation. ___

Events

Some of your tasks

> Organise JADE Spring Conference, in Brussels; > Organise logistically all the other JADE events in Brussels (e.g. PMs Bootcamp, National Board Summit); > Supervise the international outsourced JADE events (e.g.

Summer JADE Conference); > Improve the international get-togethers; > Manage the strategic focus of JADE’s events.

___ Workload: High

A challenge for the next year

Organise JADE Spring Conference to as many Junior Entrepreneurs as possible.

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Manage the financial resources, forecast and a budget of more than 100k€. Help JADE to increase reserves as well as to overview the expenses and their necessity. ___

Finance

Some of your tasks

> Manage the expenses and incomes and organize the accountancy; > Overview the planned and realised budget; > Overview the eligibility regarding the European grants and promote grant applications.

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A challenge for the next year Increase the sustainability of JADE, through more reserves Workload: Medium

and diversified sources of income.

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Be responsible for the House and Headquarters, in order to guarantee an efficient and comfortable working and living environment. ___

Headquarters Management

Some of your tasks

> 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.

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A challenge for the next year

Invest in an environment that promotes JADE organizational 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. ___

Human Resources

Some of your tasks

> Recruitment, training and integration of Project 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.

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A challenge for the next year Workload: Medium

Raise the employer branding value of JADE and attract more applicants from different countries.

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Integrate members and 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

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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.

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A challenge for the next year Workload: Low

Improve the effectiveness of the General Assemblies.

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Stay in contact with non-European Junior Enterprises and Confederations, such as Brasil Júnior or JET and experience the culture of other continents. Bring forward our global movement! ___

International Relations

Some of your tasks

> Engage in the regular exchanges with our partner Brasil Júnior; > Co-define the strategy for the global network; > Represent JADE and enhance the work of the Junior Enterprise Global Council.

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A challenge for the next year Implement the international guidelines for a more unified Workload: Low

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. ___

IT Management

Some of your tasks

> Manage IT infrastructure at JADE Headquarters; > Manage IT platforms: > Guarantee a technical comfortable working environment; > Improve the digital structure and infrastructure of JADE and the network.

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A challenge for the next year Workload: Medium

Implement IT platforms able to coordinate and improve the efficiency of JADE work.

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Ensure the legalisation of needed documentation, consult JADE legal advisor Baker & McKenzie and create contracts for various stakeholders. ___

Some of your tasks

Legal Management

> Manage the relationship with JADE’s legal partners; > Take care of all contracts of JADE; > Update the institutional documents.

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A challenge for the next year

Update the institutional documents of JADE regarding the new strategic cycle.

Workload: Low

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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 Quality

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Some of your tasks

> Manage the quality management programs of JADE, e.g.

Common European Audit Grid (CEAG); > Organise the annual edition of the Confederations Development Program; > Create best practices materials to spread in the network.

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A challenge for the next year Workload: High

Spread the network best practices in a more effective way.

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Develop new and looking after the existing contacts of JADE with private companies in Europe for developing financial partnerships. ___

Some of your tasks

Private Cooperation

> Manage JADE’s partnerships; > Ensure JADE’s financial resources by developing new partnerships; > Be responsible for JADE’s recognition and the Junior Enterprises concept visibility in front of private businesses.

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A challenge for the next year Increase the number of partnerships and the engagement Workload: High

with the private sector.

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Develop new and looking after existing contacts with Europe´s policy maker. Cooperate with other NGOs and have a big impact 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 on conferences and discussion rounds all over Europe; > Manage the relationship with other European NGOs; > Organize Generations Club, a high-level policy making event.

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A challenge for the next year

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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! ___

Strategy Management

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.

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A challenge for the next year Workload: Medium

Ensure an effective implementation of the new strategy.

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Take part in the additional training of Junior Entrepreneurs and Confederations by organising training programs for them, managing the JADE Academy European program and spreading the knowledge throughout Europe.

Training

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Some of your tasks

> Manage JADE Academy European program; > Create best practice books for the network.

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A challenge for the next year

Ensure an effective exchange of best practices across the network.

Workload: Low

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Marion Depouilly JADE Vice President 2016 \ France

My experience in JADE shaped my life both professionally and personally. 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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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 2018 – 31st July 2019), 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 Brazilian ambassadors together with the Project Managers live.

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Living the #JADElife in Brussels The work of JADE Executive Board is voluntary, so 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 at 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/highereducation/study-mobility_en.html

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Application process FROM MOTIVATION TO ACTION

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For Junior Entrepreneurs, who…

The benefits

… are 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

▪ to live together in the same house with the same people you work with;

▪ to commit voluntarily yourself for one year full-time; ▪ 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.

… identify their values with those of a Junior Entrepreneur … are passionate about JADE concept and spirit

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JADE Executive Board terms of service Working 1 year for JADE

> Term: 1st August 2018 – 31st July 2019;

> Full-time working and living in JADE Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium; > Compulsory attendance to the physical handover in the HQ starting on the 10th of July, 2018;

> Voluntary work, with all the work/living expenses covered.

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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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Skype interview

Assessment Project

Apply by March 18th (at 23:59 Brussels time) here: http://bit.ly/IamTheNext

Prepare yourself by having a clear overview about the JE movement today. Your motivation will be assessed – we want to hear from you why you are the best person for the ExBo 2019.

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).

You will be asked to submit CV, motivation letter, recommendation letter from your Junior Enterprise and Confederation (optional). All the documents should be sent in English.

In addition we will ask you to do a personality test.

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Assessment centre (mandatory attendance).

JADE May Conference (mandatory attendance).

Some applicants will be invited to attend the assessment centre in JADE HQ, Brussels.

The ExBo is officially elected by the General Assembly.

At the end of the assessment centre, the new JADE ExBo will be selected and recommended to the General Assembly.

4th- 6th May in Lisbon

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Handover period 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.

Then, the physical handover will last for the entire month of July. The Handover Ceremony will take place in the beginning of July, in 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 in the European Parliament

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Let’s keep in touch: talk soon

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humanresources@jadenet.org

Adrien Lepic

Secretary General Head of Human Resources adrien.lepic@jadenet.org

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