In 2006, Brasil Júnior and JADE signed for the first time the Cooperation Agreement between the two confederations. Since that year, the collaboration between both organizations increased even more, and with the creation of a national confederation in Tunisia, in 2012, and in Canada, in 2015, a need to unite and align all those who raise the same flag had emerged. After the 2nd edition of the Global Forum, it was clear for everybody that our network needed to improve the results. But even more than that, we needed to increase the cooperation between each other in order to become a truly global and connected movement. Following this mindset, the Brazilian, Canadian, European and Tunisian Confederations of Junior Enterprises became the founder Members of the Global Council. During the first months, the Global Strategy 2016 – 2018 was created in order to fulfill our mission: “To be a truly global and connected movement, improving our results via increased cooperation”
In just 1 year, the Global Council had a fast growth. Other National Confederations joined us: JECam (Cameroon), CJEM (Morocco), CNJE (France) and JE USA (United States). In addition, the First Executive Team of the Global Council was created, with the Global Managers now we have a fully dedicated team of 10 people from different countries to work on the projects of our strategy, which is easily explained by 4 shared goals we must achieve until the next JEWC in July 2018: to strengthen the bonds between the Junior Entrepreneurs, making the best Junior Enterprises even better and boosting the development of new countries to have 6 new Confederations of Junior Enterprises becoming part of the Junior Enterprise Global Council by the end of the Global Forum 2018.
to establish means of proper communication with the network.
to have all the current Council Members adopting the International Standards and providing the Annual Audit Report on their International Status by JEWC 2018.
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ALBEY ALPÍZAR Head of Global Growth Junior Enterprise Global Council
HIGOR KIRCHERMAIR Global Council Coordinator Junior Enterprise Global Council
ALEXANDRE KRUL Enlargement Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
JOÃO PEDRO BRAQUEHAIS Communications Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
CLARA BERNABÉ Enlargement Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
NOELLE GUTTI Communications Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
MAYSSA FERHI Enlargement Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
YASMIM LOPES Enlargement Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
NICOLÁS MUNOZ Enlargement Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council
YOUSSEF JOUDI Enlargement Manager Junior Enterprise Global Council Executive Board Selection Call 2018.1- 4
The Ambassadors Programme was born in 2006 from a Cooperation Agreement between Brasil Júnior and JADE. After 10 years of programme, a review of the results was done and Brasil Junior concluded that was not necessary to maintain two people working as ambassadors, although it is considered strategical to have Brazilians working together with JADE and in the Global Council. Thus, it is important to understand that who will be selected will not have the Brazilian Ambassador as the main title anymore, but in fact, a role in the Global Team. The Programme consists in the selection of two Brazilian Junior Entrepreneurs to work on international projects with clear benefits for both organizations. The Ambassadors are part of the International Team of Brasil Júnior, linked to the President. From Brussels, Belgium, location of JADE Headquarters, they developed projects for both Brasil Júnior and JADE until the creation of the Junior Enterprise Global Council in 2016 as responsible for the execution of the Global Strategy 2016–2018.
1997/98: Two Brazilians as Project Managers in JADE House, in a very informal approach
2006: Beta Version of the Ambassadors Programme in JADE House
2008: Two Ambassadors in JADE, was the start of a more effective cooperation
2008: Cooperation Agreement signed, setting a minimum of 2 Ambassadors per semestrer
2009–2015: Ambassadors involved in the most important projects of JADE
2016-Now: Ambassadors as Coordinators of the Junior Enterprise Global Council
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Represents 515 JEs in Brazil
Represents 10 JEs in Canada
Represents 14 JEs in Cameroon
Represents 40 JEs in Tunisia
Represents 174 JEs in France
Represents 28 JEs in United States
Represents 300 JEs in 14 countries in Europe
Represents 12 JEs in Morocco
We are after ambitious people with initiative, diversified competencies and strong will to lead the leaders. If you ever felt that you can do something to make the Junior Enterprise Movement even more stronger and want a chance to leave your legacy in different countries by overcoming challenging situations while leaving an unique experience, then you are in the right place. For the Global Council, we will always value to have good people aware of the purpose that is behind every action that is taken. It’s a matter of being bound to dream and brave to act. Here you will find autonomy, transparency and responsibility towards the shared objectives of the Strategy.
This is the main role that the Brazilian Ambassadors are responsible nowadays. It means being the one shaping the future of the Global Network. The role nowadays is about leading the leaders of different countries through an international strategy while being the Ambassador of Brasil Junior in Europe and the responsible to manage the relationship with JADE. Above you can find the main challenges for the next term that will be on the behalf of the two Global Council Coordinators living in Brussels and the remote team. Note: Brasil Junior is looking for people to work abroad the whole year as it's much more strategical for the Confederation and the Global Council, even tough you can still choose 6 months. MAIN CHALLENGES:
To constantly improve the meetings with the leaders of the current members of the Global Council, looking for more strategical and relevant topics and facilitating discussions. To keep coordinating the team and the projects that fulfil the goals of the Strategy Report while caring about constant improvement. To prepare the Global Forum 2018 and the Leaders that will be there. (Final responsibility). To oversee all the organization of JEWC 2018, as a product of the Global Council. (Shared responsibility). To find new ways to deal with the Brazilian Ambassador role and constantly deliver value to Brasil Junior. To review the International Partnership between Brasil Junior and JADE.
CRITERIA:
Availability to live in Brussels at JADE Headquarters from 15th January until the end of July 2018. (Six Month candidates). Availability to live in Brussels at JADE Headquarters from 15th January until the end of December 2018. (One year candidates - Priority). English level B2 according to the common European Framework of Reference. (Other languages are not necessary but highly recommended.). Google Drive, Excel, PowerPoint and Word intermediate skills. Availability to work 40 hours per week and to participate on International Events during weekends when required.
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KEY COMPETENCIES:
IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU:
• Commitment to Excellence: You strive to deliver the best possible results. You should always be looking for opportunities to improve the way you work. Resilience, determination and innovation are all qualities that we value. • Problem Solving: Frame and define the problems and challenges, and then, take your initiative to develop suitable solutions. A combination of creative thinking and analytical skills is required. • Interpersonal Skills and Multi-cultural Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively, co-work with people from different cultures and backgrounds, receptiveness to feedback, listening, influence a positive attitude in others and relationships management. • Future Planning and Change Management: to be able to plan effectively. You will need to demonstrate your capacity to meticulously plan business activities and implement projects successfully. You will have to undergo a period of organisational change. To drive change initiatives and be receptive to them. Demonstrate strong people skills and define a clear direction for the organisation.
Have already left the Junior Enterprise Movement. Have already finished your graduation. (up to 2 years from the completion data) Have never occupied an Executive board position in your Junior Enterprise. Have never occupied a position in nucleus, regional federation or Confederation.
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Get to know more in detail about this opportunity directly with the ones living the experience. The "Face to Face" initiative allows the Junior Entrepreneur interested in the Programme to have direct contact with the current Global Team, informing about the work, the selection process, JADE House and questions regarding life in Brussels, as well as levelling the candidates expectations. Conversations will take place via Skype or Hangout from now to the application deadline. Scheduling through the e-mail <internacional@brasiljunior.org.br>. The interested party must include timetables and main questions in the text of the message. Sessions are not mandatory, although highly recommended.
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JEGC defines the minimum criteria for the executive team and approve the notice for the applicants considering: necessary skills, knowledge, experience.
Confederations broadcast the notice in their networks and select their candidates considering the JEGC minimum criteria and other of their own.
After the candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval by his native Confederation, he has to present himself to the JEGC Confederation members and answer eventual questions they might ask.
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It is highly recommended to update your CV, write a motivation letter and scan your language and technical certificates before starting to fill the Application Form, in order to speed up the process. The applicants information will be assessed and those who match the minimum criteria and required profile will be invited to proceed to the next step of the selection process. Applications will be accepted until November 15th at 23:59 Brussels Time.
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From November 16th to November 21st, candidates will be selected by their home Confederations, who will be able to schedule any sort of activity with them, in order to assure that the candidate has his country approval and confidence to work for the JEGC. The Confederations have to send a letter of recommendation to internacional@brasiljunior.org.br until November 21st describing how the candidate was assessed and why he is going to be a good choice for the Global Team.
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During the Practical Challenge period, candidates will be invited to join and work together in one project with a current Global Team member, in order to provide a sample of his work style and potential. Candidates must dedicate from one to two daily hours to Council Activities during this period.
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Meet the people you are going to live with on an interview with JADE Executive Board! Enjoy the opportunity to also ask questions to your likely future mates. Finally, get ready for the last step. An interview with the Global Council members. In this step, you might be asked about a wide range of questions in any language you have declared to know in your application form. Sounds fun, right?
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Lille - France
Global Journeys - USA
Lisboa - Portugal
Hannover - Germany
National Conference - Morocco
Paris - France
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Summer JADE Conference
JADE Spring Conference
JADE May Conference
Junior Enterprise Global Forum
National Board Summit
Junior Enterprise World Conference
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JADE Portugal Event
JADE May Conference
BRASA European Leadership Summit - France
European Parliament Events
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3 IN NORTH AMERICA
14 IN EUROPE
7 IN SOUTH AMERICA
13 IN AFRICA
3 IN ASIA
1 IN OCEANIA
Yes, you can. Face to Face aims to get general questions about the selection process and the work in the Junior Enterprise Global Council. So the audience can range from people who already want to sign up and have only a few questions, even people who do not know the programme enough and want more information to make their decision.
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Total costs are estimated in € 6.335,00 for one whole year. Of this amount, JADE will cover at least € 2.360,00 for each selected candidate. Brasil Júnior forecasts to cover up to a minimum of €2.500,00 in total for Brazilian applicants only. This amount will be confirmed during the 2018 Budget Approval. The distribution of the cost aid may vary between candidates according to how much time they are willing to work abroad. This means that one year candidates are going to have the preference on the cost-aid distribution and six-month candidates may not have cost aid fully or even partially available from Brasil Júnior (JADE costaid is ensured). In practice, this means that candidates expenses with the programme can vary from € 350 – € 450 per month for the ones that plan to work for the JEGC for 6 months and from € 90 - € 250 per month for those who are going to work for one year. In other words, the applicants can receive a financial assistance that covers from 35 to 80% of the programme total expenses. Executive Board Selection Call 2018.1- 24
Historically, some Brazilian Ambassadors have been able to get some sort of sponsorship to help with costs, but there is no guarantee on this issue, and costs are not always covered in full. The Ambassador himself is responsible for seeking sponsorship for his trip, with the help and support of the former Ambassadors when necessary. Some sponsorship opportunities that usually work are given by the University and some private companies in the country of the selected member.
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Yes. Until today, Brazilian Ambassadors worked remotely for 6 months and then in person for more 6 months. However, this model is way too expensive and makes it difficult for Brasil JĂşnior to cost aid the Brazilians that are taking part in the programme. Furthermore, 6 months is a short period and it was not possible for the Brazilians Ambassadors to fully benefit from the contacts established during their travels and participation in events, besides the negative impacts in management continuity. Therefore, Brasil Junior and the JEGC aims to recruit people that are willing to work abroad for one whole year, without having to work six months remotely. Those who are interested in working for a full year will have the preference in the cost aid distribution and also to carry out Brasil JĂşniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missions in Europe, thus being also selected to play the role of Brazilian Ambassador (if the selected candidate comes from Brazil).
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Founded in 1992, the European Confederation of Junior Enterprises (JADE) is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in a house where the Board of Directors and other Project Managers live and work. Nowadays, JADE represents a network of 14 countries, 26.000 university students and more than 300 Junior Enterprises across Europe.
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JADE has just moved to a new house in Evere. This calm Dutch neighborhood is only 25 minutes far from Brussels center by public transport. It is also less than 10 minutes far from Brussels airport. There are supermarkets, pharmacies and bus stops next to the house. It is common for the habitants of the neighborhood to speak Dutch, French, and English.
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External Areas An international House
Bedrooms and Office
Bathrooms
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As JEGC Executive Board, the autonomy within the projects is total. This means that the way to achieve the necessary results will be fully under your responsibility. Almost everything related to project development such as resources, methods, global project managers selection and planning can be modified with the Council members approval. The Confederations member will be responsible only for discussing what projects should be prioritized. However, it is important to highlight that even in these moments the JEGC ExBo has the autonomy to give it is opinion and influence the paths of choices. In short, JEGC is mainly responsible for the what and when, and the JEGC Executive Board for the how to get there part.
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Yes. The Junior Enterprise Global Council Executive Board will be chosen according to their professional and personal profile and activities and responsibilities can be rearranged in order to make the most of it. Furthermore, the Junior Enterprise Global Council was recently created and changes are expected to happen in many ways during the next semesters. Given that, it highly likely for the JEGC Team to carry out new activities.
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It is not possible to carry out studies in any university during the period due to the work load mentioned and also to the travels for different countries that are necessary during the semester. However, in the event of a small study load and flexibility in schedules, feasibility can be assessed. Usually, this means that is possible to study another language and practice some other activity such as gym, sports, dance and so on.
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It is important to note that the first role of the JEGC Executive Board is their work role. The work of the Executive Board is already expected to include some fully cost-aided trips during the year. However, it is also possible to travel during the semester, as long as these do not affect your work in the JEGC or carry out problems that might affect Brasil JĂşnior and JADE interests. Lastly, the selected team will have 12 days of vacations per semester (or 24 days in the whole year) that they can use whenever and how they prefer, given that the previous statement is not hurt. Personal expenses during these vacations are not going to be covered by Brasil JĂşnior, JADE or any other JEGC Confederation.
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How are you preparing your skills for the future? In a more connected world, being able to collaborate with multi-cultural teams itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential. You will have the chance to connect with young people from all over the world that share the same values in their Junior Enterprise experience.
We often hear the same phrase over and over again: life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Is there any better way to accomplish this than with travelling? A new adventure in a fresh environment at JADE HQ. You will live with people that just like you, commit to a shared purpose: the Junior Enterprise Movement.
The Global Cooperation of the Junior Enterprise Movement is just getting started. You already saw what the Global Council accomplished in just one year, you are the one with an opportunity to bring even more results and help co-create the next steps during the Global Forum in 2018. Are you ready for it?