PEBEC Recruitment 2026: Explore Available Job Vacancies And Apply Now

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in July 2016 to improve the country's business environment by addressing regulatory and administrative obstacles faced by businesses. Based in Abuja, the Council works with public institutions, development organisations and private-sector leaders to drive reforms across the country.

PEBEC is seeking qualified professionals for seven vacancies covering policy, technology, human resources, communications, executive support, legal reform and economic regulation.

Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Policy Expert

• Examine existing business regulations, licences, permits and charges to identify conflicting provisions and unnecessary compliance requirements.
• Assess regulatory procedures and develop proposals for making them simpler, more efficient and digitally accessible.
• Produce policy recommendations, implementation plans and Regulatory Impact Assessments.
• Evaluate Nigeria's regulatory framework against international benchmarks.
• Lead consultations with government institutions, state authorities, businesses and development partners.
• Monitor approved policy changes and document implementation outcomes, challenges and outstanding issues.
• Build the capacity of relevant government and PEBEC personnel in regulatory management.

Requirements

1. Regulatory Policy Expert

• 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 discipline.
• A master's qualification in a relevant area, including Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development.
• A minimum of five years of relevant, verifiable professional experience after qualification in policy, legislative or regulatory work.
• Evidence of involvement in regulatory reviews, reform initiatives, Regulatory Impact Assessments and coordination across government institutions.
• Ability to develop practical policy solutions from complex regulatory matters.
• Excellent writing, presentation and communication abilities, particularly when preparing briefs for senior officials.
• Experience working with public institutions and private-sector organisations.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's legal and regulatory environment.
• Professional integrity, discretion, initiative and the ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Additional advantage: A PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Additional advantage: Previous involvement in ease-of-doing-business initiatives.
• Additional advantage: Experience working with the Presidency, National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Justice, economic regulators or development partners.