Mosque Religious Officer

Summary of Job

The Mosque Religious Officer (MRO) is expected to develop and coordinate religious activities within the mosque. Key activities include leading daily prayers (solat) and tazkirah, teaching religious education classes in accordance with the guidelines set by Muis and mosques, handling mosque dakwah operations as well as develop and conduct community outreach programmes.

Primary Duties

General

• Operationalise and execute Islamic Learning Programmes within the mosque

• Lead and conduct daily prayer (solat), special prayers and tazkirah for congregants at the mosque

• Engage congregants on religious matters and address queries from congregants/other guests of the mosque

• Build rapport with congregants and forge relationships with internal/external stakeholders (i.e., Mosque Management Board (MMB), mosque employees, volunteers)

• Conduct Islamic teachings (i.e., tazkirah, ceramah, syarahan) and other structured programmes and education classes in accordance with the guidelines set by MUIS and mosque

• Prepare the necessary reports as assigned by Manager of Religious Advancement

• Assist in producing Islamic contents and materials for engagement in social media

Development

• Manage and oversee the review of department’s internal processes and implementations

• Assist Manager in the formulation and review of strategy for Dakwah and Islamic Learning initiatives and calendar year plans for events and budgeting

Secondary Duties

• Develop and conduct community outreach programmes

• Provide pastoral care, counselling and religious guidance to families, youth, and other community members in need

• Responsible for collection and management of zakat

• Assist in operational and administrative activities within the department, when required

Requirements

• Degree holder in Islamic or religious studies

• ARS Certified

• Possess excellent communication skills (in English, Malay, and Arabic)

• Strong interpersonal skills