Senior Manager (Outreach & Engagement)

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national land use planning authority in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement framework. The role requires 5-7 years in stakeholder engagement and strong project management skills. An ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and excellent communication abilities. Creativity in developing innovative engagement methods is also essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in stakeholder engagement or program management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement stakeholder engagement framework for policy and planning objectives.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and design targeted engagement strategies.
• Build internal competencies in stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, Geography, Social Sciences, Management, or related fields

Job description

What you will be working on:

You will be involved in the implementation of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement framework to strengthen URA's stakeholder engagement capabilities and support our policy and planning objectives. Working closely with internal departments, you will conduct stakeholder analysis, design targeted engagement strategies to achieve desired outcomes, and oversee liaison with MND on stakeholder data consolidation and management. You will be responsible for establishing systematic approaches to stakeholder management, ensuring alignment between engagement efforts and organisational priorities, and building internal competencies in stakeholder engagement. This position requires maintaining awareness of stakeholder engagement trends and methodologies, developing a deep understanding of URA’s stakeholder landscape, and leveraging data analysis to generate insights that inform engagement strategies. You will also support broader outreach initiatives, including coordinating programmes and partnering volunteers to extend URA's reach.

What we are looking for:

• A bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, or related disciplines is preferred; candidates with degrees in Geography, Social Sciences, Management, or other relevant fields will also be considered
• Five to seven years of experience in stakeholder engagement, stakeholder management, and/or programme management
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive initiatives from conceptualisation to implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to analyse data and present insights effectively
• Creative and passionate about developing innovative engagement approaches; familiar with emerging engagement trends and digital tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; resourceful and adaptable
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in teams
• Able to work on weekends when required

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.