About the Role
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is seeking a dynamic and analytical Economic Regulation Expert to join our team in Nigeria. Established in July 2016, PEBEC is dedicated to removing bureaucratic bottlenecks, reducing the cost of doing business, and fundamentally improving Nigeria's overall business climate. In this high-impact role, you will play a crucial part in shaping national policy, streamlining regulations, and fostering an environment where businesses can thrive and scale sustainably.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and prepare Regulatory Impact Assessments for proposed and existing regulations.
- Analyse market structures, competition, and sector regulations to recommend actionable improvements.
- Review fees, levies, and charges that affect businesses and propose strategic rationalisation.
- Assess the investment climate to develop evidence-based policy options and reform roadmaps.
- Develop robust indicators and dashboards to measure the impact of reforms on cost, time, and compliance.
- Coordinate consultations with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (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 related field.
- A relevant master’s degree in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration, or International Development.
- At least five (5) years of 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 digital tools used for policy research and reform tracking.
- Deep understanding of the Nigerian legal, regulatory, and institutional landscape, with exceptional stakeholder management abilities.
- Opportunity to directly influence national economic policies and ease of doing business reforms in Nigeria.
- Collaborative work environment partnering with top government officials, the Presidency, and international development partners.
- Continuous professional development through high-level stakeholder engagement, mentorship, and training initiatives.