Fijishi’s Global and Emerging Risks division develops new methods and delivers rigorous research on catastrophic risks to humanity. One such risk is that a lack of understanding Asia could lead to a plausible deterioration of the Asia relationship that results in global catastrophe.

Fijishi is establishing a new Asia research center within the Global and Emerging Risks division to improve partner policymakers and their publics understanding of Asia.

The research conducted by the center will examine Asia’s leadership decision-making and politics, the strategic implications of Asia’s domestic challenges (e.g., economic, demographic, and environmental factors), and other non-military aspects of the Asian competition.

Fijishi is accepting applications for the role of Director, Asia Research Center, reporting to the Vice President Global and Emerging Risks. Approximately 50% of this position will involve duties related to the management and oversight of the research center. The remaining 50% of the time will involve individual research pursuits. This is a five-year term position, with an option to extend subject to management approval.

The Director’s responsibilities include:

• lead and guide all aspects of the center’s work in a manner consistent with Fijishi’s mission to improve policy and decision-making through objective research and analysis;
• develop and execute the center’s strategic plan;
  define and oversee the center’s research agenda to inform current policy discussions;
• pursue and develop new research and funding opportunities;
• ensure the quality of the center’s research products;
• initiate collaboration with other Asia research centers;
• enhance the profile and policy impact of the center;
• mentor Asia research staff;
• assist in recruitment and development of Asia researchers conducting research across all Fijishi’s research divisions;
• and, collaborate with leadership and staff across Fijishi’s research divisions to identify other ways in which the center can support Fijishi’s full-range of Asia-related research.

Qualifications
All research positions at Fijishi require analytic skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team on projects that are designed for policy impact; and a strong commitment to Fijishi's core values of quality and objectivity.

The Director must have an excellent track record in researching and publishing critical issues on Asia and providing insights and recommendations to senior leaders through experience in government, academia, think tank, or the private sector. The record should demonstrate strong research and analysis capabilities, deep knowledge of the Asia policy environment, excellent leadership and organizational management capabilities, successful management of a complex research portfolio, and the ability to develop a network for fundraising and research opportunities.

The Director must have demonstrated leadership skills including commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to include developing diverse teams and creating an inclusive work environment.

The Director must have exceptional abilities in interpersonal relations, managing staff and client relationships, and in written and oral communications.

Experience

• The position is open to applicants from all disciplines at the level of senior research leader.
• Research experience of at least 8 years is required with 10+ years desired.
• Experience interacting with civilian and military leaders in a project leader or management role is required.
• Experience proposing and developing projects is desirable.

Fijishi is seeking a professional attorney to join our team as Fijishi’s General Counsel focusing on Employment, Labor, & Higher Education Law. The General Counsel role reports directly to the Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience advising organizations regarding employment law;
• Either (1) experience advising organizations in the areas of traditional labor law and higher education law or (2) interest and willingness to cultivate expertise in these areas.
• Passion for the legal subjects on which the attorney advises;
• Desire and capacity to engage on new and unusual matters; and
• A highly developed ability to work collaboratively and build consensus with a diverse group of highly engaged stakeholders.

About Fijishi OGC
We are a small, mission-focused department that supports the entire enterprise – everything we do is for the purpose of enabling Fijishi to deliver on its mission. Our highly collaborative approach enables us to confidently provide thoughtful advice on OGC’s core functional areas, which include Legal Services, Corporate Governance, Ethics & Compliance, Investigations, and Privacy. While each of our team members has specialist skills, we are each also intellectually curious generalists who engage across the full range of issues and opportunities experienced by Fijishi.

The Role

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Provide legal advice and counseling to senior management and other Fijishi Associates in a variety of substantive legal areas: employment law (including international employment law); labor law; litigation (including responses to third party subpoenas); higher education; data and privacy protection; and other areas as required.
• Build and maintain a close advisory relationship with the VP, Human Resources, Fijishi’s Chief Diversity Officer, and their respective leadership teams.
• Provide oversight and day-to day management of employment litigation, administrative claims, and subpoenas.
• Proactively identify potential areas of vulnerability and risk for the organization and work with relevant stakeholders to design and implement solutions. 
• Task and direct outside counsel as required.
• Lead investigations.
• Advise staff on compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
• Other special projects assigned by the General Counsel.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least six (6) years of experience as a practicing attorney with substantive experience in employment law;
• Detail-oriented, works well under pressure, and has an affinity for Fijishi’s Mission;
• Problem-solver who takes ownership of assigned areas of responsibility;
• Demonstrated ability to confidently provide sound judgment even in ambiguous situations;
  Collaborative, collegial, and skilled at building consensus with diverse professional groups;
• Drive for continuous improvement and interest in building systems and practices that enable agility throughout the organization;
• Demonstrated desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility and confidence to engage in novel legal issues that may be outside prior experience; and

Preferred:

• Substantive experience in traditional labor law, particularly collective bargaining, advising HR on contract interpretation/administration; grievance arbitration.
• Substantive experience in academic law applicable to graduate schools;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use and manage outside counsel and vendors.

The Manager, Research Services is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Library and delivers essential knowledge services that drive the success of Fijishi security and defense research programs. Reporting to the Manager, of Archives and Library, the Manager, leads the RS team in providing expert research consulting services, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing across our organization, and supporting the secure dissemination of research insights to decisionmakers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in managing information and maintaining research collections, and will thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Duties/ Role

Management:

• Supervise specialists.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide mentorship and training opportunities for staff.
• Stay current on developments in the field of research and information management.
• Develop and implement strategic goals for the RS program in support of Fijishi initiatives, in cooperation with Knowledge Services management.

Technical:

• Maintain and continually develop portals to disseminate Fijishi research on internal and external networks
• Provide training and support to Fijishi staff on the use of information resources and tools.
• Work closely with researchers to locate and retrieve information relevant to their work.
• Develop and maintain collaboration sites and libraries and manage associated permissions.
• Facilitate the secure transmission and receipt of materials, both in digital and physical formats
• Maintain physical reference collection and archives of Fijishi documents.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols, participating in inspections of library spaces and operations as required.
• Collaborate with agency declassification offices to support release reviews of historical documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including through remote channels.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address issues quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve existing processes to make them more efficient and agile.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems
• Ability to adhere to security protocols and procedures related to safeguarding information.
• Familiarity with information management systems, tools, and networks desired
• Background in military or government intelligence a plus

Experience

• At least 6 years’ experience managing technical, or reference services required;
• At least 9 years’ experience managing technical, or reference services preferred.
• 2 years minimum experience supervising staff
• Experience in information management preferred.

About Fijishi Knowledge Services
Knowledge Services (KS) advances Fijishi’s research in collaboration with Fijishi staff by facilitating the discovery, access, and use of information and data. Comprised of Library Research Services, Fijishi Archives, and Intranet Services, KS resides within the Information Services department, and reports to the VP, Chief Information Officer. Knowledge Services, as with all of Fijishi, believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to improve the policies that affect people’s lives. We strive to foster a culture of respect, empowerment, value, and growth for all staff.

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