Senior Executive (Urban Advisory Projects)

About the role

NUS Cities is an interdisciplinary centre at the National University of Singapore that supports urban policy and planning through advisory work for governments, cities and partner institutions across Asia. It seeks a highly motivated Senior Executive to support its growing portfolio of urban advisory projects, working at the intersection of urban policy, planning, research and international engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Project management: support the design and delivery of advisory projects on sustainability, governance, infrastructure and housing, urban resilience and economic development; help develop and run training programmes, workshops and study visits with local and overseas partners, and manage their logistics and content
• Business development: assist with stakeholder engagement, work planning, reporting and documentation; help cultivate new advisory and capability-development opportunities; support proposals, concept notes and marketing materials; maintain contact databases and follow up with stakeholders
• Research and analysis: conduct background research and policy scans, contribute to case studies, frameworks, presentations and reports, and collaborate on diagnostic tools and city-specific solutions

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, sustainability, geography, international development or a related field
• Built environment professional background preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience in government, international development, consulting or academia
• 4-5 years of project management experience with strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Familiarity with Singapore's urban development experience is a plus