Job Description

What the role is:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aspires to be a world-class organisation in delivering safety and security for our people. In pursuing our mission to make Singapore our Safe and Secure Best Home, we remain always constant and true to our core values of Honour and Unity. As part of the Policy Development Division (PDD), the Registry of Foreign and Political Disclosures (RFPD) is responsible for the administration of reporting requirements under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) and the Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (FICA). In carrying out our duties, RFPD seeks to safeguard our religious groups and politically significant persons from foreign influence.What you will be working on:The job holder will work with relevant agencies to: \xe2\x80\xa2 Assess and identify religious groups that fall under the purview of MRHA, and politically significant persons to be designated under FICA; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and review workflows and operational policies to ensure smooth implementation of MRHA and FICA\'s reporting requirements; \xe2\x80\xa2 Maintain and enhance the online reporting portal for religious groups and politically significant persons; \xe2\x80\xa2 Enforce MRHA\'s and FICA\'s obligations, including supporting the issuance of directions and stepped-up countermeasures where necessary; \xe2\x80\xa2 Investigate instances of non-compliance with MRHA and FICA; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage enquiries and feedback from members of public, religious groups and politically significant persons.What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills; \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen appreciation and sensitivity to the security risks that Singapore faces, including in relation to foreign influence, and safeguarding racial and religious harmony; \xe2\x80\xa2 Independent, resourceful, highly motivated and able to work under pressure; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Good command of written and spoken English. All new appointees will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 30 days upon closing of the advertisement.

About Ministry of Home Affairs:We work as a team, in partnership with the community, to make Singapore our safe and secure Best Home.

Ministry of Home Affairs