Senior Executive/Manager, Policy Coordination

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech is seeking a contract-based policy coordination professional to drive policy development and regulatory compliance across the mosque sector. You will coordinate safety, security, and financial sustainability initiatives, while ensuring effective public communications and stakeholder engagement.

The role focuses on formulating and reviewing policies, coordinating emergency preparedness, and maintaining documentation with periodic reviews and updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Public Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate policy development, implementation and regulatory compliance across the mosque sector.
• Oversee planning for mass congregational prayer to optimise space and communications.
• Monitor safety, security, financial sustainability and reporting of incidents across mosques.

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.

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.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.