Join JADE as part of the next JADE Executive Board – apply until 31st of March 2015 at http://bit.ly/ExBo2016!
JADE EXECUTIVE BOARD 2016
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Are you a 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 for new opportunities? ! to promote the Junior Enterprise concept and spirit and feel important while doing so? ! to develop and expand an international network of contacts: meet the decision@makers of the world, and potential future friends? If yes, read the following pages carefully because a great chance is waiting for you: Join JADE Executive Board 2016 and challenge your limits!
CONTENT General information about JADE Being JADE ExBo JADE’s departments Living in Brussels Application process
General information about JADE
General information
since 1992 +16 M â‚Ź turnover 10 partners 12 countries 48 years of history 20 000 students 30 meetings 280 Junior Enterprises 3000 projects/year
Impressions of being part of JADE
Being JADE Executive Board
Testimonial “The year as JADE ExBo in Brussels is still the year of my life that most strongly shaped how I work, who I am and how I am. I am happy to have had the chance to lead our network and gather a lot of experiences. Experiences that shape my professional and personal life still today: • Working and living with a team for a year allowed me to experience the best and worst of team work. Not only did I make friends for life, but I discovered how I can work best in diverse teams. Appreciating every team member personally, sharing good laughs and being unemotionally in factual discussions still describes my team work today. • Not every 23TyearTold has the chance to speak up in a room of senior managers... And being taken serious. It felt amazing representing our strong network and I still benefit from the confidence I build through it. • Not every day in JADE House was a fun day, but the tough days strengthened my problem solving and my stress resistance. Describing the tough days and why I believe so strongly in JADE to go through them, were the parts of my job interviews that set me apart from other candidates and got me my dream job.”
Monika Oswald, President, JADE ExBo 2005 Contact: oswald.monika@googlemail.com
Tasks Tasks of JADE Executive Board " To promote JADE and the Junior Enterprise concept to third parties Xcompanies, mediaY " To represent JADE and the Junior Enterprise movement in front of European and other international institutions, as well as other European students associations. " To foster closer links between Junior Enterprises and Confederations " To coordinate Members’ international activities " To lead all the departments, projects and processes in the Headquarters " To maintain strategic thinking and acting in the organisation " To help the development of Members through projects and programmes
Internal responsibilities
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Internal responsibilities of an ExBo Member 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 staying in contact with the International Managers Xrepresentatives of member countriesY Project Manager of a few internal and external projects Xand partly operational tasksY Different roles in the General Assemblies Good and social house@mate, who takes care of the house and contributes to the team
Suggested structure
The Executive Board*
President ZDirector of Internal Management[ " Strategy Management " Human Resources " Internal XKnowledge & QualityY Management " IT
Vice@ President
Vice@ President
ZDirector of External Relations[ " Public Affairs " Private Cooperation
ZDirector of Marketing & Events[ " Communication " Events
Secretary General ZDirector of Internal Relations[ " Internal Communication " Network Quality " Alumni Management " International relations
Treasurer ZDirector of Finance & Legal[ " Finance " Legal " Headquarters Management
*the distribution of departments is flexible, depending on the applicants and their skills and passions
Specific roles
Specific profile of President: " You have leadership skills and experience and you can bring people together. " You are empathic, but you can also be strict. " You have experience in at least one of the mentioned responsibilities and are willing to learn the other ones. " You have at least intermediate English skills. " Programming or IT skills are a plus.
Specific profile of Secretary General: • You are sympathetic, patient and friendly and can act as a mediator, • You have at least intermediate English skills. • You are open to different cultures and rules. • You have experience in at least one of the mentioned responsibilities and are willing to learn the other ones. • It is recommended to have Quality Management experience • Business Writing skills are a plus.
Specific roles Specific profile of Vice@President for External Relations: Specific profile of Vice@President for Marketing & Events: • You have fluent English skills, especially in writing. • You have a sense of cultural awareness. • You are a detailToriented worker with sense of aesthetics. • You have experience in Project Management • You have experience in at least one of the mentioned responsibilities and are willing to learn the others. • It is recommended to have graphic design and/ or writing skills.
• You have experience in selling, pitching or negotiating. • You are fluent in English. • You are able to adapt to the business world and etiquette and can constantly followTup on the existent and new contacts. • You are organised and can manage your time and activities properly, between meetings, events and office work. • You have experience in at least one of the mentioned responsibilities and are willing to learn the other ones. • It is recommended to have knowledge about European affairs.
Specific roles
Specific profile of Treasurer: Your specific profile: • You are a detailed worker and like to deal with texts and numbers. • You are trustworthy and detailToriented. • You are friendly and sociable, able to have a good relationship with the houseTmates. • You have experience in at least one of the mentioned responsibilities and are willing to learn the other ones. • It is recommended that you have intermediate French skills.
Testimonial
"Being part of JADE ExBo is the biggest stroke of luck of your life. You will have a steep learning curve throughout the year, and will suffer from withdrawal symptoms after this period. You will want more JADE, as I did. For the job, it is handy to have JE experience at local and/ or national level, as this will make it easier to speak the same 'language' than your fellow Junior Entrepreneurs in other countries.
You will work hard and party hard Xwhich is another way of working, as you will get the chance to mingle with extraordinary human beings from the network and beyondY. A great head start to your professional career, whether it is in industry, consultancy, selfTemployed or academia. I couldn't recommend it more!“ Carmen Torres, Vice@President, JADE ExBo 2003
JADE’s departments
Testimonial
“During my time in JADE HQ I had the unique chance to perform with a very fast pace. I have to admit that at the beginning I didn't know exactly what I was going to face; now I am sure that it worth and the added value that this experience brought to me is priceless! It is not so usual as a student to have the full responsibility for a department and to have the opportunity to put into practice your ideas! I could see then in real time my growth potential and I understood that besides knowledge, the entrepreneurial spirit can not be thought in schools! This was indeed the most challenging period up to now!” Ioana Papuc, Treasurer, JADE ExBo 2012 Contact: ioana.papuc@jadenet.org
Alumni Management
Communicate to and exchange with the JADUS XExBo AlumniY, 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 " Inform them about the current activities within the Network " Organize the annual JADUS Meeting
Communication
Manage the media contacts, write press releases or manage website content. Make JADE famous in Social Media and on events.
Some of your tasks: " Responsibility for 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
Events
Organise or supervise local and international events, especially JADE Spring Meeting, the only event organised in Brussels, by JADE Headquarters. Let the network grow through exchange and active participation. Manage the most unforgettable getT togethers. Some of your tasks: " Organise JADE’s events in Brussels " Supervise the outsourced JADE events " Improve the international getTtogethers " Manage the strategic focus of JADE’s events
Finance Management
Manage the financial resources, forecast and budget. Help JADE to increase reserves as well as to overview the expenses and their necessity.
Some of your tasks: "  Manage the expenses and incomes "  Overview the planned and realised budget "  Overview the eligibility regarding the European grant
Human Resources
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 has an ear for everyone and evaluating the team work. Some of your tasks: " Recruitment of Project Managers " Recruitment of the next Executive Board " Managing nternal training and feedback sessions " Being there for other people’s needs and worries
Headquarters Management
Be responsible for the House and Headquarters, in order to guarantee an efficient and comfortable working and living environment.
Some of your tasks: " Organize the activities in the house " Be responsible for the Open Doors Programme of JADE " Ensure a great working and living environment
Internal Communication
Integrate Members and be in charge of the communication line between JADE Team and each other. Look after the Members communication line. Be the central contact of JADE HQ and organise the General Assemblies. Some of your tasks: " Manage the relationship with the International Managers " Manage the communication towards Junior Enterprises and Junior Entrepreneurs " Organize the General Assemblies
Internal Management
Be responsible for the essential processes of any company: You will be able to create and manage a highly developed Knowledge and Quality Management system and support the team with a sustainable internal structure. Convoke and moderate General Assemblies. Some of your tasks: " Manage the JADE Team " Organize knowledge management of the team " Be responsible for the internal quality management system
International Relations
Stay in contact with nonTEuropean Junior Enterprises and Confederations, such as Brasil Júnior or JET and experience the culture of other continents. Bring forward our global movement and foster the Junior Enterprise concept worldwide.
Some of your tasks: " Regular exchanges with our partner Brasil Júnior " International meetings between all nonTEuropean confederations " Be responsible for the global movement
IT Management
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: " Manage IT infrastructure at JADE Headquarters " Manage IT platforms " Guarantee a technical comfortable working environment
Legal Management
Ensure the legalisation of needed documentation, consult JADE legal advisor Baker and McKenzie and create contracts for various stakeholders. Some of your tasks: " Manage the relationship with JADE’s legal partners " Take care of all contracts of JADE
Network Quality
Play an active role in spreading the Junior Enterprise concept within JADE countries and beyond. Manage famous programmes like Confederations Development Programme or Enlargement. Have a significant impact on the member countries by creating tools and services for them. Some of your tasks: " Be responsible for JADE’s enlargement activities " Manage the quality management programmes of JADE " Organize the annual edition of the Confederations Development Programme
Private Cooperation
Develop new and looking after the existing contacts of JADE with private companies or universities in whole Europe for developing financial partnerships. Some of your tasks: " Manage JADE’s partnerships " Ensure JADE’s financial resources by developing new partnerships " Be responsible for JADE’s recognition in front of private businesses
Public Affairs
Develop new and looking after existing contact relations with high policy makers of Europe as well as worldwide. Cooperate with foundations and other NGOs and create a big impact for the network. Fundraise money for JADE by applying for European grants. 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
Strategy Management
Develop and monitor an Annual Plan for the European JE Movement by gathering the stakeholders’ opinions, such as Team members, Alumni, International Managers, and make sure that the organisation followsTup and thinks strategically!
Some of your tasks: " Manage the last year of the current 3Tyear cycle " Start the new strategy cycle of JADE " Ensure that all activities are aligned with JADE’s strategy
Testimonial
“After JADE Spring Meeting 2011 I decided to apply for the position of Secretary General of JADE and since the moment I took this decision, there has not been a single day I have regretted it. It was indeed one of the best decisions I have ever taken. My experience at JADE was definitely challenging, but totally unforgettable. There are very few job opportunities that enable you to have such a responsibility at a very early age and to incredibly develop yourself both at a professional and a personal level while making friends for life.”
Inés Bultó Riera, Secretary General, JADE ExBo 2012 Contact: ines.bulto.riera@gmail.com
Living in Brussels
Living in Brussels
Working and living in Brussels
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 easy.
Living in JADE Headquarters
Working and living in JADE House
During the ExBo term of service X1st August 2015 – 31st July 2016Y, the elected members move to JADE HQ in Brussels, Belgium. JADE HQ has one floor with offices and the rest of the floors are set up for living Xbedrooms, bathrooms, living room, kitchen etc.Y. During the stay in JADE HQ, the ExBo members have to share the space with other people, who also work and live there XAssistants or XSeniorY Project ManagersY, as well as with guests from the Network. The work of JADE ExBo 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 Xthe amount though depends on the budget that can vary from year to yearY.
Testimonial
“Through my time in JADE's Executive Board I have gained a lot: several kilos, but mainly priceless experience and friends for life. Working and living together with people from all over the network bears challenges – the best preparation possible for working in an international environment later on. Given the task to manage a huge network allows broadening ones horizon in many ways. It also is a unique opportunity to make a difference on a high level: bringing forward the network and at the same time growing with it. Failure is likely, success is granted. Joining has been the best and most fruitful decision in my life.� Nico Thom, Secretary General, JADE ExBo 2003 Contact: nico.thom@gmail.com
Application process
Profile of an ExBo member
Profile of applicants for JADE Executive Board 2016: We are looking for Junior Entrepreneurs, who… ! are a JADE Member Xin a Junior Enterprise or at Confederation levelY ! 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 JADE concept and spirit
Are you the one?
If you answer most of them with YES, we want YOU! Are you willing… ! to live together in the same house with the same people you work with? ! to commit yourself for one year fullTtime? ! to work unpaid? ! to experience your personal borders in regards to work load? ! to move to Brussels – a big city with various cultures?
Term ExBo 2016
ExBo 2016 Term of Service:
1st August 2015 – 31st July 2016 • FullTtime working and living in JADE Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium • Compulsory attendance handover in the HQ starts in 15th July To be able to work fullTtime for one year, previous JADE ExBo 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 Xgoing to Master after JADE yearY
Financing JADE ExBo
How to finance this adventure?
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/higherTeducation/studyTmobility_en.htm Do not hesitate to contact us if you already need a recommendation letter during the application process.
Election process
Description of election process
After submitting the application there will be a brief Skype interview with the applicants about their work style. This is not a selection phase, so, all the applicants commit to attend the Assessment and Teambuilding weekend. This teambuilding is very important since it gives the chance to meet all people as well as to get to know better how it is to work in JADE HQ seeing how well they interact on personal and professional level. We will also have some small assessment projects to get an idea about the commitment of the applicants. After these stages, the current ExBo will evaluate each candidate and write their profile folders which will be sent to JADE Members to get to know the candidates better. The elections will take place during JADE May Meeting 2015. Here the General Assembly Xformed by the member countriesY will vote YES or NO for the whole team, not for individuals.
Application process Application via webform http://bit.ly/ExBo2016
31 st
XIncluding CV, motivation letter and recommendation letterY
Interviews and assessment projects 01st until 10th of April
Assessment center in Brussels Zmandatory[ 16th until 19th of April
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2015
Any questions? Contact us! Kathleen Jeske ExBo2016@jadenet.org www.jadenet.org FB: JADE.network Twitter: @JADEnetwork
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