Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Executive/ Senior Executive, Curriculum & Assessment Policy

Fixed Terms

Closing on 27 Jan 2026

What the role is

This executive role is responsible for creating and improving the curriculum and teaching methods used in madrasahs to ensure students receive quality Islamic education. The job involves developing policies for using technology in classrooms and creating assessment methods that meet both national education requirements and Islamic teaching principles.
The main duties include working with different government departments and madrasah communities, managing budgets and resources, and making sure new educational programmes are properly implemented. The role also involves overseeing teams, managing risks when introducing new policies, and setting up systems to check that education quality standards are being met.
As an executive, this person makes important decisions about education policy, manages multiple projects at once, and reports to senior management about how well these initiatives are working. They need to balance the unique needs of Islamic education with broader national education goals whilst ensuring madrasahs have the support and resources they need to succeed.

What you will be working on

1. Curriculum Review & Enhancement
Lead the continuous review, strengthening, and alignment of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language curricula across madrasahs to ensure relevance, rigour, and coherence with national education expectations.

2. Educational Technology & Digital Enablement
Develop and drive technology adoption frameworks for madrasah education, ensuring digital tools are purposefully integrated to enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and system effectiveness.

3. Assessment & Education Policy Development
Formulate, implement, and review assessment frameworks and education-related policies aligned with national standards, sector priorities, and long-term madrasah development goals.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Build and manage strategic relationships with government agencies, madrasah leadership, and education partners to advance shared objectives and ensure alignment across the ecosystem.

5. Resource Planning & Strategic Reporting
Oversee the effective planning and utilisation of financial resources, and provide clear, timely strategic updates and recommendations to senior management.

What we are looking for

Tertiary education in Education, Islamic Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
Demonstrated interest or experience (academic, internship, or work-based) in curriculum, assessment, education policy, or educational research.
Ability to understand and work with national education standards.
Ability to communicate in Arabic (spoken; reading ability is an advantage) due to the nature of curriculum and assessment policy development which requires reviewing Islamic educational texts and pedagogical sources in Arabic
Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to develop frameworks, papers, and recommendations.
Openness to and basic familiarity with education technology and digital tools.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a professional setting.

There are two vacancies available for this post.

Successful candidate will be appointed on contract basis.

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the application window. If you are facing issues submitting your application, please contact us at careers@muis.gov.sg for assistance.

About your application process

This job is closing on 27 Jan 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura or the wider Public Service.

About Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore. Muis is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). It seeks to develop a Muslim community with strong Islamic credentials that thrives in the contemporary world, and is an active partner in nation-building. At Muis, we strive to fulfil the values of compassion and inclusiveness. We design and deliver programmes which are targeted to create a community that is a blessing and inspirational to all.

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