URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (URP/PLANOLOGY – UNDIP) ALUMNI
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) UNDIP has succeeded in producing excellent graduates who work in many Governmental Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations, and private institutions throughout Indonesia. Until April 2021, the Bachelor Study Program has produced 2248 alumni, while the Master Program has graduated 1500 students.
The results of discussions and sharing experiences in the working world practices have led the alumni to emphasize several critical points for prospective DURP UNDIP graduates to enter the working world and meet the market demands. Following are some highlights from the alumni perspective:
1. Mastery of Planology
Graduates of DURP UNDIP are required to understand and master the foundations and sciences of Urban and Regional Planning/Planology, especially for those who want to work in the planning area as consultants/experts for both governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations. In addition, DURP UNDIP graduates are expected to carry out in-depth analyses to understand various development issues and strengthen their knowledge.
2. Soft skill
Soft skills are one of the most critical aspects of the working world. It includes critical thinking skills, good communication, leadership, analytical skills, and several others. These soft skills must also be supported by a good attitude and mentality, showing integrity, being trustworthy, and being responsible.
3. Future Orientation
Before entering the world of work, it is necessary to prepare a clear future orientation. The DURP students need to know where and how DURP graduates will work to prepare themselves and be ready for the future.
A brief profile of some DURP – UNDIP alumni
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Benny Iskandar, ST, MT
– Class of 1992
– The Head of City Planning Agency of Medan
City Planning Agency (Bappeda) is responsible for preparing and implementing development policies in the field of urban development planning.
– Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“Students must have a vision, ideal, and strong enthusiasm.”
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Einstein Al Makarima Mohammad, ST, MT, MSc
– Class of 1993
– Head Division of Program and Information Data, Secretariat of the Directorate General of Spatial Planning
– This profession focuses on preparing the 5-year Strategic Plan related to the Spatial Planning Implementation Program at the Directorate General of Spatial Planning of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency.
– Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“In the future, the role of URP will be significant, as proven by its real contribution to responding to current issues. Students must be ready to face it.”
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Moh. Nurhadi, S.T
– Class of 1994
– NGO – Bina Karta Lestari Foundation (BINTARI) serves as Knowledge Management And Business Development Manager
– The focus of the work is making project proposals, seeking information and learning from projects that have been implemented by other fields, evaluating new knowledge into new training packages, and back to the initial cycle of making project proposals.
– Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“Relations between alumni, graduate users and students must continue to be established and maintained.”
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Diah Lenggogeni, ST, MSc
– Class of 1999
Coordinator of Disaster Management, Directorate of Spatial Planning and Disaster Management – National Planning Agency (Bappenas)
– This profession focuses on disaster management and management. It includes mitigation, preparedness, the emergency response, including rehabilitation and reconstruction.
– Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“Kami Bisa, Kami Mampu, Ayo Maju Bersama”
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Dr. Agung Pangarso, MT
– Class of 1995 and Class of 2010 URP Master Program
– The Head of the Central Java Planning Association (IAP). Also works for several institutions such as BINTARI, JICA, OXFAM, GIZ, and Semarang Regency Government (Semarang Regency Tourism Office).
– Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“Students need to equip themselves with the ability to think strategically, act effectively, be calm and collected, and be brave and confident in their professional careers.”
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Arif Gandapurnama, S.T., M.T
– Class of 2006
– Mercy Corps Indonesia Foundation as part of the Governance Specialist.
– This profession focuses on advocating public policy, managing research results, conducting policy analysis and network analysis.
Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“Knowledge transfer between older alumni, more recent alumni, and students is necessary to unlock an insight that the world of practice is not necessarily the same as academic.”
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Leoni Dwi Agitha, S.P.W.K.
– Class of 2019
– Oxfam in Indonesia as Project Officer for Indonesia Climate and Disaster Resilient Communities.
Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for strengthening vulnerable rural communities in Indonesia and establishing relationships with relevant stakeholders.
Message to DURP UNDIP students:
“Consistency and perseverance are important keys to building a career. Keep on the process, even if it’s only one percent. Keep going even though sometimes it feels like you’re left behind. Don’t ever stop because no matter how little your progress is, it’s still a result.”
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