Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Senior Manager, Policy and Programmes

Fixed Terms

Closing on 03 Jun 2026

What the role is

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis and will be seconded to the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).

At MCCY, we aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promotion of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.

The Registry of Muslim Marriages aims to be a world class marriage institution that provides support for the building of strong and stable families. The Syariah Court (SYC) is a key institution for the Singapore Muslim community and seeks to be a reliable, dynamic and just court which inspires confidence to best serve the Muslim community.

You will review and evaluate policies that strengthen ROMM-SYC's mandate and enhance our capability to support Muslim families to strengthen marriages and parenthood readiness. You will also develop and implement children's programmes that address gaps in early intervention and family support. You will manage policy reforms that enhance statutory effectiveness, develop evidence-based interventions for children and families, and ensure that legal frameworks evolve to meet contemporary family challenges facing Singapore's Muslim community.

What you will be working on

Review policies that promote strong marriages, effective parenting, and early childhood development within the context of Muslim families in Singapore, aligned with national policy frameworks.
Lead legislative amendment processes for AMLA and MMDR to enhance statutory effectiveness.
Design and implement evidence-based programmes supporting parenthood readiness and early childhood development aligned with national frameworks.
Lead stakeholder consultation processes for policy development and programme design.
Conduct research, environment scans and analyse trends on Muslim family dynamics, child development outcomes, and programme effectiveness.

What we are looking for

Work Experience

Tertiary education with at least 5 - 7 years of working experience in the related field.

Competency Requirements

Clear and Concise Writing

Express main ideas clearly and concisely in writing.

Design for Implementation and Communication

Formulate policies that integrate strategic communications considerations from inception, ensuring effective public engagement and understanding.
Develop practical policy solutions with a keen awareness of implementation challenges, balancing ideals with on-the-ground realities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategically identify, analyse, and prioritise stakeholders across diverse domains, developing targeted engagement approaches.
Build and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and aligning partnerships with organisational goals.

Data-driven Policy Analysis

Utilise data analytics to review existing policies, programmes, and initiatives, assessing their effectiveness and impact.
Develop evidence-based recommendations for new or improved strategies, leveraging insights from complex data analysis.

Personal Attributes

Strong organisational and coordination skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
Able to work in a team and independently.
Proactive in seeking opportunities to collaborate with other parties.

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 03 Jun 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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