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Position: Deputy Director, Japan Chair Program
Posted by: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Kristi Govella (Niigata, 2005-2006) for passing along the following job opening.
The Japan Chair program is recruiting a Deputy Director who will report directly to the Japan Chair and play a central role in program administration and activities. This is an in-person position at the CSIS headquarters. The Deputy Director is responsible for managing day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Japan Chair program.
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and manage programmatic aspects of large-scale projects in coordination with the Japan Chair, including identifying potential sources of funding, proposal development, project implementation, and reporting
- Work closely with the Japan Chair on short- and long-term strategy planning and development
- Organize and execute public and private events related to the work of the Japan Chair program, including engagements with visiting fellows and executive education programs
- Draft program materials and edit publications
- Develop communications strategies to promote program research and activities
- Provide direction and oversight for program staff and interns, ensuring high-quality outputs and providing mentorship
- Build relationships with CSIS administrative teams and external partners
- At the direction of the Japan Chair, provide support for research on topics such as Japanese politics and foreign policy, U.S.-Japan relations, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics related to reports, policy briefs, and other publications
Knowledge, education, and experience
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to manage projects, personnel, budgets, and grants
- Experience coordinating events and working with external stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and/or media
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- High degree of professionalism
- Demonstrated expertise on issues driving Japan’s policy debate and the agenda for U.S.-Japan relations
- Proficiency in Japanese required (JLPT N1 or above)
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://careers.csis.org/opportunities/1739
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