Our GMF Indo-Pacific team is in search of a Senior Fellow for Japan.

The Indo-Pacific increasingly tops the foreign policy agenda in both the US and Europe. At a time when the international rules-based order is increasingly contested, GMF’s Indo Pacific Program fosters coordinated US-European approaches to common challenges in the region while building closer US-European-Asian partnerships. Through its long-standing, signature trilateral Track 1.5 dialogues with stakeholders from China, India, Japan, and Taiwan, the Indo Pacific Program promotes cross-fertilization of ideas and potential policy solutions in key foreign, economic, and security policy areas. As the United States continues coalition-building in the region and Europe is developing its own Indo-Pacific strategies, GMF Indo Pacific’s insights and networks have never been more vital and relevant. The Indo Pacific Program’s fellows and staff manage an active set of policy programs, conduct in-depth research, publish regular newsletters and podcasts, and frequently contribute articles and commentary to a wide range of international publications and news outlets.

Job Summary:

The Senior Fellow has primary responsibility for the Japan Trilateral Forum, managing the annual Track 1.5 dialogue with stakeholders in Asia, Europe, and the United States, as well as the annual Young Strategists Forum, and other projects related to Japan and Korea. The Senior Fellow conducts original research that links the emerging debates on Asia in Europe with the policy debates in Washington DC and supports the Indo Pacific Program’s efforts in building a strong network in the United States and Europe, as well as with Indo-Pacific partners. The Senior Fellow will also engage in fundraising and donor relations in support of the Indo Pacific Program’s work.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (in order of importance):

• Design and plan the annual Japan Trilateral Forum in close coordination with the Brussels-based Indo Pacific Senior Program Officer.
• Plan and execute the annual Young Strategists Forum in Tokyo.
• Identify and pursue potential fundraising opportunities.
• Expand GMF’s work on Japan and Korea, including on economic security, NATO, and building bridges between US allies in Europe with those in the Indo-Pacific.
• Actively contribute to research and publications at GMF.
• Author concept notes, proposals, and draft budgets for new initiatives.
• Actively support the Indo Pacific program’s other trilateral forums.
• Coordinate speakers and participants from the Indo-Pacific for GMF’s annual Brussels Forum.
• Conduct outreach to policy makers in Washington DC, as well as in Europe and Asia.
• Liaise with GMF’s European offices.

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in foreign policy, preferably related to Japan.
• Fluency in English (additional knowledge of Asian language an asset).
• Proven ability to fundraise, as well as design and implement projects.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to publish in relevant journals, newspapers, etc.
• Interest in expanding Korea-related research a plus.

Education:

Minimum requirement M.A. degree or above

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000

We highly encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Historically, underrepresented groups include (but are not limited to) Black, Latinx/o/a/e, Indigenous, Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, biracial, multiracial, female-identifying, the disability community, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized identities.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At GMF we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role, but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at GMF.