Assistant Manager / Manager, Urban Advisory Projects

About the role

NUS Cities is an interdisciplinary centre at the National University of Singapore that brings together research, education and advisory expertise to address complex urban challenges. It advises governments, cities and partner institutions across Asia and beyond on policy and planning, drawing on Singapore's urban development experience and NUS's academic strength. The centre is looking for a highly motivated and versatile Assistant Manager/Manager 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: lead the design and delivery of urban advisory projects in areas such as sustainability, governance, infrastructure and housing, urban resilience and economic development; help develop and run training programmes, workshops and study visits with local and overseas governments and partners, and coordinate their logistics and content
• Business development: manage stakeholder engagement, work planning, reporting and documentation for ongoing work with city governments, international organisations and development institutions; help cultivate new advisory and capability-development opportunities; prepare proposals, concept notes and marketing materials; maintain contact databases and follow up on relationships
• Research and analysis: conduct background research and policy scans; contribute to case studies, frameworks, presentations and reports; collaborate with researchers and practitioners 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
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in government, international development, consulting or academia
• 5 to 10 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