Executive/Senior Executive, Sector Planning, RTD – (1-year contract)

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis) seeks a policy researcher to contribute to manpower planning, policy research and Continuing Professional Education initiatives in Singapore. You will analyse workforce trends, engage stakeholders and translate findings into actionable recommendations for sector development.

The role involves managing multiple workstreams, collaborating with consultants and government partners, and supporting evidence-based policy reviews to strengthen the Islamic religious

Qualifications

• A tertiary education in Economics, Islamic Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in research, workforce planning, stakeholder engagement or project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Excel and data analysis experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Cultural sensitivity to Singapore's socio-religious landscape.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sector-wide workforce planning and development initiatives.
• Analyse manpower demand, supply, trends and capability gaps.
• Translate findings into reports and recommendations.
• Manage project workstreams with milestones, risks and delivery.
• Coordinate with consultants and stakeholders to meet deliverables.
• Conduct policy research and benchmarking for workforce development and CPE.
• Engage Islamic institutions and government agencies to understand sector needs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Organisation and interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Economics

Islamic Studies

Public Policy

Social Sciences

Job description

What the role is:

You will contribute to strategic manpower planning, policy research and professional development initiatives to strengthen Singapore's Islamic religious sector. The role involves analysing workforce trends, identifying emerging needs and engaging stakeholders to develop evidence-based recommendations, including through the Manpower Planning Study and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) policy reviews.

What you will be working on:

Sector Planning and Manpower Development

• Contribute to sector-wide workforce planning and development initiatives, addressing current and emerging manpower needs.

• Undertake key workstreams under the Manpower Planning Study, including analysing manpower demand and supply, workforce trends and capability gaps.

• Translate quantitative and qualitative findings into actionable insights, reports and recommendations for manpower strategies.

• Manage assigned project workstreams, including planning, monitoring milestones, managing risks and ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.

• Coordinate with consultants, vendors and stakeholders to oversee project deliverables and ensure implementation requirements are met.

Policy Research and Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

• Conduct policy research, environmental scans and benchmarking studies on workforce development, professional recognition and capability-building frameworks.

• Contribute to the review and enhancement of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) policies for Asatizah, including professional development requirements and emerging competency needs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Sector Collaboration

• Engage Islamic institutions, religious organisations, employers and government agencies to understand sector needs and development priorities.

What we are looking for:

• A tertiary education in Economics, Islamic Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Preferably 1–2 years of relevant experience in research, workforce planning, stakeholder engagement or project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in data analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and deliver presentations.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• An appreciation of Singapore's socio-religious landscape and cultural sensitivity when dealing with religious matters.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.

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.