Policy analyst
Researches and develops policy options; drafts cabinet papers and stakeholder briefings.
Indicative salary
Monthly pay before allowances.
Entry
MVR 10,000 – MVR 15,000 / mo
≈ $649–$973
Mid
MVR 18,000 – MVR 30,000 / mo
≈ $1,167–$1,946
Senior
MVR 35,000 – MVR 55,000 / mo
≈ $2,270–$3,567
USD equivalents at 1 USD ≈ 15.42 MVR.
Career pathway
- 1
Junior officer
- 2
Analyst
- 3
Senior analyst
- 4
Director of policy
Education to get there
Partner-university programs that lead into this role:
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
An entry point for careers in accounting, finance and banking.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
A comprehensive Malaysian law degree recognised by the Malaysian Legal Profession Qualifying Board.
Bachelor of Management (Honours)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 3 years
Provides a general education in management disciplines covering theory and practice, and teaches logical analysis of social and individual decision-making.
Doctor of Business Administration
HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · Minimum 3 years
The DBA prepares discerning individuals committed to personal, professional and organisational growth through taught subjects, workshops, seminars and supervised research.
Doctor of Philosophy (Business, Management and Entrepreneurship)
HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · Minimum 3 years (full-time); 4 years (part-time)
This PhD programme prepares students for careers as academics or researchers in public and private sectors.
Doctor of Philosophy (Business) — Online
HELP University · Malaysia · Doctorate · Minimum 3 years
A research-based PhD programme designed for academic and research careers, delivered online.
Master of Business Administration (Open & Distance Learning)
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 2 years (maximum 3 years)
A fully accredited, 100% online MBA designed for working professionals.
Master of Corporate Governance
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · Maximum 3 years
A comprehensive programme providing knowledge of corporate governance theories, principles and practice, with a focus on ethical business conduct and risk management.
Master of Philosophy (Business, Management and Entrepreneurship)
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 2 years
An interdisciplinary postgraduate research programme developing in-depth knowledge and research skills in business, entrepreneurship, leadership and management.
Master of Project Management
HELP University · Malaysia · Masters · 19 months
An MQA and PMI Global Accreditation Center-accredited programme designed to develop executives and professionals into competent project managers.
UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law)
HELP University · Malaysia · Bachelor · 2 years (before UK transfer)
Students pursue a prestigious UK law degree at HELP with recognition for transfer to leading partner universities in the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
- ▸Bachelor in Economics/Public Policy/Law
- ▸Masters strongly preferred
Typical employers
- ▸Ministries
- ▸President's Office
- ▸MMA / regulators
A note on salary data
Salary ranges are indicative monthly estimates compiled from publicly available sources — Maldives Pay Commission gazette (civil service), and current listings on job.mv, mihaaru.com/jobs and hotelcareers.mv. Actual pay varies by employer, qualifications and experience. Tourism roles typically include service charge on top of the base salary shown.
Last reviewed: 2026-05. Sources: Maldives Pay Commission (gazette) · job.mv · mihaaru jobs · hotelcareers.mv