Senior Executive, Urban Policy & Advisory

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

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