Regulatory Policy Expert at Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) – Abuja

PEBEC is seeking a Regulatory Policy Expert in Abuja to evaluate business regulations and drive practical, evidence-based reforms.

Responsibilities

• Review laws, licences, permits, fees and administrative requirements to identify duplication, conflict and unnecessary business burdens.
• Map regulatory processes and recommend simpler, digital or consolidated procedures.
• Prepare reform proposals, Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs) and implementation roadmaps.
• Benchmark Nigeria’s regulatory approach internationally and consult government bodies, businesses and development partners.
• Monitor progress against approved reforms and Council directives, highlighting risks and bottlenecks.
• Mentor PEBEC and ministry, department and agency staff in regulatory management and impact assessment.

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 related field.
• Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration, International Development or another relevant discipline.
• At least five years of verifiable post-qualification regulatory, legislative or policy experience.
• Demonstrated regulatory reform, RIA, review and inter-agency coordination experience.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into implementable recommendations and clear briefings for senior decision-makers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, understanding of Nigeria’s institutional and regulatory landscape, initiative and discretion.

Added advantages

• A relevant PhD, ease-of-doing-business reform experience, work with senior government or multilateral institutions, and policy publications or thought leadership are added advantages.