Job details
Legislative and Legal Reform Expert at PEBEC – Abuja
Key job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior level
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Qualification
- Master degree
- Job sector
- Legal
- Minimum experience
- 60 months
- Location
- Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- Listing status
- Open for applications
- Application deadline
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is recruiting a Legislative and Legal Reform Expert in Abuja to develop practical legislative and regulatory changes that support Nigeria’s business environment.
Key responsibilities
- Draft and review bills, regulations, guidelines, executive orders and memoranda for the Council.
- Prepare legislative briefs and legal assessments that inform reform proposals.
- Engage the National Assembly, state legislatures, the Federal Ministry of Justice and other institutions involved in law-making.
- Assess business-related laws and recommend amendments, repeal or consolidation where appropriate.
- Coordinate consultations with government agencies, state authorities, businesses and civil society groups.
- Monitor implementation of approved reforms, identify obstacles and report progress and risks.
- Train and mentor PEBEC and ministry, department and agency staff in legislative drafting.
Qualifications and experience
- 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 discipline.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development.
- At least five years of verifiable, relevant post-qualification experience in legislative, regulatory or policy work.
- Practical experience drafting legislation and regulations, and engaging with legislative bodies or ministries of justice.
- Sound understanding of Nigeria’s legal, regulatory and institutional framework.
- Ability to develop workable recommendations, prepare concise briefs for senior officials and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Integrity, discretion, initiative and the ability to deliver under demanding deadlines.
Added advantages
- A relevant PhD.
- Experience in regulatory impact assessments or ease-of-doing-business reform.
- Previous work with the Presidency, legislatures, justice institutions, regulators or development organisations.
- Relevant publications or evidence of leadership in legal, regulatory or economic policy.
How to apply
Complete the online application form for the Legislative and Legal Reform Expert position.
Application deadline:
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About the employer
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) was established in July 2016 to address bureaucratic and legislative obstacles, lower the cost of doing business and improve conditions for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria.
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