Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Manager / Senior Manager, Family Development

Fixed Terms

Closing on 03 Jun 2026

What the role is

The Manager / Senior Manager, Family Development serves as a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive family development initiatives across the One Mosque Sector. This role combines family work management expertise with community leadership to nurture resilient Muslim families who contribute meaningfully to building confident Muslims and an empowered community through all life stages.

The position supports the broader organisational goal of building confident, resilient, and empowered Muslim families through systematic family development and engagement initiatives while leveraging extensive networks and partnerships to maximise impact and reach.

The Senior Manager will be expected to maintain and expand a comprehensive network of partnerships that includes government agencies, community organisations, religious bodies, professional associations, research institutions and wellness organisations.

What you will be working on

Family Development and Strengthening Programmes

Lead the development of family support systems including marriage enrichment, parenting programmes and family guidance services through mosques.
Manage family evidence-based intervention programmes across multiple mosques and districts including Bersamamu 2.0, Project ARIF and Cinta Abadi initiatives.

Strategic Programme Management

Coordinate the deployment of Family Development Officers (FDOs) and cross-functional teams in implementing family-centred programmes across lead mosques and districts.
Manage programme evaluation systems to measure effectiveness and impact of family initiatives.

Stakeholder Management and Partnership Development

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with family-focused organisations including Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM).
Represent MUIS in family-related inter-agency committees and national family empowerment initiatives.

Core Programme Management

Oversee the implementation of the Bersamamu 2.0 programme and the streamlining of Project ARIF and Cinta Abadi initiatives.
Develop and deploy Family Playbooks for mosques to ensure standardised family programme delivery.
Mentor and train FDOs in family engagement methodologies and professional development.

Professional and Academic Partnerships

Collaborate with research institutions to conduct evidence-based family studies and programme evaluation.
Work with data analytics organisations to measure and evaluate family programme effectiveness.

What we are looking for

Educational Qualifications

Tertiary education in Social Work, Family Studies, Community Development, Psychology or other relevant fields.

Professional Experience

Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in community and social work, family development and community leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience in managing professional networks, programme management and team leadership.

Personal Attributes

Strong commitment to Islamic values and principles.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse environments.
Adaptability and experience in managing complex family intervention programmes.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a 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 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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