Senior Assistant Director

Overview

What the role is:

You will lead and undertake CLC’s urban and futures-oriented knowledge work in the built environment in one or more of the following policy research domains: 1) The needs of future communities – what constitutes quality of life in a dense urban setting, and how these might be impacted by future live-work-play patterns, and changing social dynamics between different communities or segments of society; 2) Environmental stewardship – decarbonisation and net-zero/net-positive transitions, ecological planning, resource circularity, climate change adaptation and mitigation in cities; 3) Urban resilience – urban governance and systems, urban design, districts, infrastructure planning and development; 4) Science of cities enablers – to support our research pillars, through the application of relevant approaches/methods such as social and behavioural sciences and foresight.

What you will be working on:

You will help to drive CLC’s knowledge work in policy research under the themes of Environmental Stewardship and Urban Resilience. Key projects include research and investigation into future communities and social dynamics, models for decarbonisation, and charting pathways of transition from net-zero carbon towards regenerative city concepts. You are required to demonstrate the ability to take on a systems-level perspective towards long-term developmental plans, resource management policies, human health & well-being to deliver both environmental and social/community impact. You will be able to tap into CLC’s international network of local and overseas experts to engage and partner a diverse spectrum of public and private sector stakeholders to effect paradigm shifts and policy transformation. In your work, you will be expected to scope and deliver research projects with impactful outcomes through thoughtful engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also be expected to synthesise information and analyse data independently and as a team, convene thought leadership sessions with experts and commission more complex research products including pilot projects to be done with knowledge partners from universities and research institutes. As part of delivering these applied research projects, you will also have the opportunity to curate and develop your research output into value-added knowledge products (e.g. publications, think-pieces) to foster thought-leadership and to present at CLC capability development programmes to train both local and overseas urban leaders.

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience in policy research, as a policy-maker or practitioner in one or more of the following domains namely, urban planning and governance, infrastructure planning, environmental stewardship, resource management, housing and quality-of-life issues. A futures-oriented mindset and an inquisitive mind, with a strong ability to learn and apply concepts and principles to policies that address environmental stewardship, urban resilience and the need of future communities in the built environment. Ability to understand and apply scientific principles, methodologies, and tools in research projects.
• Candidates should possess experience in policy and data-driven analysis and ability to communicate clear insights and recommendations for policies and planning in Singapore. Knowledge in using data analytical tools and geospatial techniques, would be advantageous.
• Strong experience in both project and stakeholder management i.e., ability to manage timelines and steer multi-stakeholder research projects to achieve set goals.
• Qualifications in urban planning & design, urban studies, architecture, systems engineering, environmental science, geography, sociology, economics and public policy or related discipline.
• Willing to travel for work.

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City. Our Mission: Develop World-Class Infrastructure. MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors. Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment. Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing. Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities. MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.