Economic Regulation Expert

Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is hiring a Economic Regulation Expert in Abuja.

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is a Nigerian government agency established in July 2016 to remove bureaucratic and legislative constraints, reduce the cost of doing business, and improve the business climate for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

What You’ll Do:

• Carry out cost-benefit analysis and prepare Regulatory Impact Assessments for proposed and existing regulations.
• Analyse market structure, competition and sector regulation, and recommend improvements.
• Review fees, levies and charges that affect businesses and propose rationalisation.
• Assess the investment climate and develop evidence-based policy options and reform roadmaps.
• Develop indicators and dashboards to measure the impact of reforms on cost, time and compliance.
• Coordinate consultations with MDAs, regulators, the private sector and development partners.
• Train and mentor MDA and PEBEC staff in economic analysis for regulation.

• A First Class or Second Class Upper Division (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Development Studies or a closely related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline (for example Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development).
• At least five (5) years of relevant, verifiable post-qualification experience in regulatory, legislative or policy work.
• Demonstrated experience in cost-benefit analysis, market and competition analysis, or sector regulation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and in digital tools used for policy research and reform tracking.
• Ability to turn complex regulatory and policy issues into practical, implementable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise briefs for senior decision-makers.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across government and the private sector.
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian legal, regulatory and institutional landscape.
• Integrity, discretion, initiative, and the ability to deliver under tight timelines.

Added advantages:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with Regulatory Impact Assessment or ease of doing business reforms.
• Experience working with the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Federal Ministry of Justice, economic regulators, or multilateral and development partners.
• Publications or demonstrable thought leadership in regulatory, legislative or economic policy.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

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