District Office of Mufti Associate (DOMA)

About the role

The District Office of Mufti Associate (DOMA) is a religious officer within the Religious Content & Guidance (RCG) unit, acting as a link between religious scholarship and the lived realities of the Muslim community. Based at both MUIS HQ and the district, the DOMA supports Mosque Religious Officers (MROs) in understanding and applying religious guidance, brings ground perspectives to RCG, and helps the Assistant Director RCG strengthen religious content, guidance and MRO development with RPD, RTD and district stakeholders. It also works with the District CRL Lead to integrate religious content and guidance across district initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support MROs in understanding, contextualising and applying religious guidance, including fatwa, Irsyad and other content from the Office of Mufti, and assist the Assistant Director RCG on complex religious matters and scholarly consultations.
• Maintain regular engagement with MROs and mosque communities, gather and analyse ground insights, and help develop and socialise religious guidance that fits community needs.
• Support MRO development through mentoring, coaching and facilitation of Usrah and learning sessions with RTD, RPD and the district office.
• Work with the District CRL Lead and specialists such as MRO counsellors and Family Development Officers to integrate religious perspectives into spiritual care, family development and community religious life.
• Help document recurring religious questions and feedback for institutional learning, and contribute to religious guidance resources and learning materials.

Required profile

• Tertiary education in a related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in MUIS, MUIS-vested entities, mosques or other Islamic institutions.
• Currently holds ARS Tier 1 certification.
• Experience in programme planning, religious advisory or community engagement.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and mentoring skills; independent worker able to work under pressure.

Successful candidates are appointed on a contract basis. Applicants can expect a response within 4 weeks of closing the application window, or up to 6 weeks if there are many applications.