Manager (Urban Knowledge and Content)

About the role

URA's Architecture and Urban Design Group is looking for an officer to support the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP), a biennial international award for cities' achievements in liveable, sustainable and well-planned urban environments. The officer develops and curates urban knowledge resources that turn research, city experiences and international good practice into accessible content for city leaders, practitioners and the public.

Key responsibilities

• Support the LKYWCP cycle: research on participating cities, evaluation of nominations, preparation of assessment materials, city profiles, briefing materials and evaluation reports.
• Support evaluation visits and coordinate with participating cities, nominators, evaluators and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to exhibitions, talks, educational programmes, leadership programmes and the LKYWCP website.
• Research emerging urban trends, planning and design approaches and international best practices, and support international exchanges and study programmes.
• Develop and maintain curated knowledge resources on urban transformation, architecture, urban design and planning, including city profiles, case studies and thematic studies.
• Translate research findings into reusable knowledge resources and content products such as thematic briefs, case studies, articles, publications and digital content.
• Plan and manage a content pipeline linked to programme activities and emerging urban issues, and develop materials for exhibitions, talks and workshops.

Required profile

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in architecture, urban planning, urban design, urban studies, communications, journalism, social sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience in research, knowledge management, content development, communications or publishing is useful; experience in digital content, knowledge platforms, publications or research products is advantageous.
• Strong interest in cities and urban transformation, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, writing and editing skills, able to explain complex urban issues to different audiences.
• Good presentation, organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail.