The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) is inviting applications for a Regulatory Policy Expert in Abuja. The position targets experienced professionals with expertise in regulatory reform, policy analysis and improving the business environment.
Job Summary
Employer: Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC)
Position: Regulatory Policy Expert
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Not specified
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in relevant disciplines
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
About PEBEC
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council was established in July 2016 to remove bureaucratic and legislative constraints, reduce business costs and improve the operating environment for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.
Available Position
Regulatory Policy Expert
The successful candidate will review business regulations and develop practical reforms to simplify regulatory processes and improve Nigeria’s investment climate.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing laws, licences, permits, fees and procedures affecting businesses.
- Identifying regulatory duplication, conflicts and unnecessary administrative burdens.
- Mapping business regulatory processes and recommending simplification and digitisation.
- Developing evidence-based reform proposals and implementation plans.
- Preparing Regulatory Impact Assessments.
- Comparing Nigeria’s regulatory framework with international standards and best practices.
- Coordinating consultations with government agencies, businesses and development partners.
- Monitoring approved reforms and reporting implementation progress.
- Training government and PEBEC staff in regulatory management and impact assessment.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A 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 field.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least five years of verifiable post-qualification experience in regulatory, legislative or policy work.
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory reform, Regulatory Impact Assessment, regulatory review and inter-agency coordination.
- Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to develop practical policy recommendations and work with government and private-sector stakeholders.
- A good understanding of Nigeria’s legal, regulatory and institutional environment.
- Integrity, initiative and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
Additional Advantages
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field.
- Experience with ease of doing business reforms.
- Experience working with the Presidency, National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Justice, economic regulators or development partners.
- Publications or demonstrated expertise in regulatory, legislative or economic policy.
TASKTONIC Tip
Emphasise your experience reviewing regulations, conducting impact assessments and coordinating policy reforms. Include measurable examples of how your work improved regulatory processes or reduced administrative burdens.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form:
Apply for the PEBEC Regulatory Policy Expert Job
Application Deadline
November 30, 2026.
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