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.

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Should 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.