Economic Regulation Expert at PEBEC – Abuja

PEBEC is recruiting an Economic Regulation Expert in Abuja to assess the economic impact of regulation and propose evidence-based business-climate reforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost-benefit analyses and Regulatory Impact Assessments for existing and proposed regulations.
• Analyse market structure, competition and sector regulations, recommending practical improvements.
• Examine business fees, levies and charges and propose ways to rationalise them.
• Assess investment conditions and develop policy options, implementation plans and reform roadmaps.
• Create indicators and dashboards showing the impact of reforms on costs, time and compliance.
• Coordinate consultation with ministries, regulators, businesses and development partners and train staff in economic analysis.

Requirements

• First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies or a closely related subject.
• A relevant master’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development.
• At least five years of verifiable post-qualification experience in legislative, policy or regulatory work.
• Demonstrated experience in cost-benefit analysis, market and competition analysis or sector regulation.
• Proficiency in data analysis, digital policy research and reform monitoring tools.
• Ability to translate complex issues into implementable recommendations and clear briefings for senior policymakers.
• Strong stakeholder coordination, knowledge of Nigerian institutions, integrity and discretion.

Added advantages

• A relevant PhD; Regulatory Impact Assessment or ease-of-doing-business reform experience; relevant work with government or development partners; or policy publications and thought leadership.