Senior Executive/Manager, Policy Coordination

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura seeks a policy and regulatory coordinator to drive policy development across the mosque sector, focusing on operational efficiency, safety and security, financial sustainability and public communication.

You will formulate policies, coordinate prayer planning, oversee emergency preparedness, ensure regulatory compliance, and support fundraising while maintaining systematic documentation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public admin/policy or related field.
• At least 3 years in not-for-profit settings with policy exposure.
• Experience in policy formulation and safety/risk frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder skills.
• Ability to monitor standards and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate policy development, implementation and compliance.
• Formulate and review policies aligned with regulations and best practices.
• Coordinate mass congregational prayer planning and communications.
• Oversee mosque emergency preparedness and safety compliance.
• Drive financial sustainability through budgeting and fundraising oversight.
• Document policies and conduct periodic reviews.

Skills

Policy formulation

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Analytical ability

Risk management

Education

Public Administration / Public Policy degree

Job description

What the role is:

Coordinate policy development implementation, and regulatory compliance across the mosque sector, with a focus on operational efficiency, safety and security, financial sustainability and effective public communications.

What you will be working on:

• Formulate and review policies, ensuring alignment with current regulations and best practices whilst facilitating stakeholder consultation and implementation.
• Coordinate mass congregational prayer planning to ensure optimal space management and timely communications to stakeholders.
• Oversee mosque emergency preparedness with emphasis on fire safety compliance, ensuring all mosques meet minimum requirements and maintain readiness standards, including facilitating effective communications and reporting of incidents.
• Ensure regulatory adherence through assessment, review, approval facilitation and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Drive financial sustainability initiatives for the mosque sector, including strategic budgeting, best sourcing of investments and oversight on mosque fundraising initiatives, including requests for fundraising licences.
• Ensure policies, processes and guidelines are properly documented, with periodic reviews and updates conducted.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Public Administration, Public Policy, Organisational Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience, with knowledge and understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in policy formulation and familiarity with safety, security or risk management frameworks will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical ability with the capacity to monitor policy developments, standards and best practices and to provide sound recommendations.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities to identify solutions and best practices for diverse stakeholders.

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.