Executive/Senior Executive (NUS Cities)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) Cities seeks a highly motivated Senior Executive to support an expanding portfolio of urban advisory projects. You will operate at the intersection of urban policy, planning, research, and international engagement, contributing to initiatives that position Singapore and NUS as thought leaders in sustainable, inclusive, and liveable cities.

You will help manage projects, develop business opportunities, and perform rigorous research and analysis to deliver

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary, real‑world urban issues, with the ability to translate ideas into action.
• Familiarity with Singapore’s urban development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of urban advisory projects in areas such as sustainability, governance, infrastructure & housing, urban resilience, and economic development.
• Assist in developing and implementing training programmes, workshops, and study visits with local and overseas governments and partners.
• Manage the logistics and content preparation for such engagements.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement, work planning, reporting, and documentation for ongoing work with city governments, international organizations, development institutions, and partners.
• Help cultivate on new opportunities for advisory and capability development work.
• Support the preparation of proposals, concept notes, and marketing materials.
• Maintain contact databases and assist with stakeholder follow-up and relationship management.
• Conduct background research and policy scans to inform advisory work.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical content including case studies, frameworks, presentations, and reports.
• Collaborate with researchers and practitioners for the development of diagnostic tools and city specific solutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Independent work

Interdisciplinary

Policy analysis

Education

Urban planning / related field

Job description

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. Anchored in Singapore’s urban development experience and backed by NUS’s academic strength, NUS Cities serves as a platform for integrated urban solutioning—linking global projects with real-world impact and knowledge exchange.

Through advisory work, NUS Cities provides urban policy and planning support to governments, cities, and partner institutions across Asia and beyond. Our work combines world-class research with real-world application, offering interdisciplinary solutions to complex urban challenges. Drawing on Singapore’s experience and NUS’s academic depth, our advisory engagements span policy and governance diagnostics, planning and design support, urban strategy development, and institutional capability building.

We work closely with global development partners, governments, and industry players to co-create solutions for liveable, sustainable, and inclusive cities. We take a systems-based approach, with a strong focus on practical outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and long‑term capacity development.

NUS Cities is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Senior Executive to support our growing portfolio of urban advisory projects. You will work at the intersection of urban policy, planning, research, and international engagement, contributing to initiatives that position Singapore and NUS as thought leaders in sustainable, inclusive, and liveable cities.

Duties & Responsibilities

The job scope includes, but not limited to the following:

1. Project Management

• Support the design and delivery of urban advisory projects in areas such as sustainability, governance, infrastructure & housing, urban resilience, and economic development
• Assist in developing and implementing training programmes, workshops, and study visits with local and overseas governments and partners
• Manage the logistics and content preparation for such engagements

2. Business Development

• Assist in stakeholder engagement, work planning, reporting, and documentation for ongoing work with city governments, international organizations, development institutions, and partners
• Help cultivate on new opportunities for advisory and capability development work
• Support the preparation of proposals, concept notes, and marketing materials
• Maintain contact databases and assist with stakeholder follow-up and relationship management

3. Research and Analysis

• Conduct background research and policy scans to inform advisory work
• Contribute to the preparation of technical content including case studies, frameworks, presentations, and reports
• Collaborate with researchers and practitioners for the development of diagnostic tools and city specific solutions

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary, real‑world urban issues, with the ability to translate ideas into action
• Familiarity with Singapore’s urban development experience is a plus