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.
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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.
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2. Full-Stack Developer
- Develop and maintain PEBEC’s web-based applications.
- Translate organisational and product requirements into practical software solutions.
- Identify application errors and implement improvements.
- Participate in code assessments and maintain technical records.
- Support application releases, deployment and maintenance activities.
3. Human Resource Officer
- Assist with hiring, employee induction, personnel documentation and routine HR administration.
- Handle procurement coordination, including supplier enquiries, quotations and purchase documentation.
- Keep staff and organisational records properly arranged and confidential.
- Follow up on pending assignments and outstanding requests involving employees and vendors.
- Contribute to improving internal administrative procedures.
4. Strategic Communications Specialist
- Plan and manage communication activities in line with PEBEC’s objectives and policy decisions.
- Produce speeches, media statements, presentations, articles and briefing materials.
- Make complex government policies and regulatory changes understandable to different audiences.
- Coordinate press activities, media interviews and public communication engagements.
- Manage digital communication channels and monitor media coverage.
- Identify potential public relations challenges and prepare suitable responses.
- Provide communication support for stakeholder meetings, public briefings and reform events.
- Maintain records of official messages, speeches, media materials and frequently asked questions.
- Prepare reports on communication performance and activities.
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5. Executive Assistant
- Manage administrative arrangements and schedules for senior management.
- Prepare and organise official letters, reports and other office documents.
- Arrange appointments, meetings and follow-up activities.
- Maintain orderly electronic and physical filing systems.
- Handle routine office coordination and administrative assignments.
6. Legislative and Legal Reform Expert
- Prepare and examine proposed legislation, regulations, guidelines, executive orders and Council documents.
- Develop legal briefs and provide analysis to support proposed reforms.
- Facilitate discussions with legislative institutions, ministries of justice and other relevant authorities.
- Identify laws that create difficulties for businesses and recommend appropriate legal changes.
- Coordinate consultations with government agencies, state institutions, private organisations and civil society.
- Track the progress of approved legal reforms and report implementation concerns.
- Provide guidance to relevant personnel on legislative drafting.
7. Economic Regulation Expert
- Assess the financial implications of proposed regulations and prepare Regulatory Impact Assessments.
- Study market competition, industry structures and sector regulations to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Examine business-related taxes, fees and levies and recommend ways to make them more reasonable.
- Evaluate investment conditions and develop research-based regulatory recommendations.
- Create performance indicators and dashboards for measuring the effects of regulatory reforms.
- Work with government agencies, regulators, businesses and development partners during consultations.
- Train relevant personnel in economic assessment and regulatory analysis.
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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.
2. Full-Stack Developer
- A First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or a related discipline.
- Practical knowledge of Next.js, particularly the App Router, and React.
- Strong TypeScript programming skills.
- Experience working with Convex.
- Familiarity with Clerk authentication and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Knowledge of Tailwind CSS and component libraries such as Radix UI or shadcn/ui.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other commonly used Microsoft applications.
- Good analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to resolve software problems, user issues and basic IT support requests.
- Experience with Vercel deployment and hosting.
- Knowledge of Git and GitHub for managing code and collaborating with other developers.
- Experience integrating REST APIs.
- Ability to produce structured, maintainable code and explain technical decisions.
3. Human Resource Officer
- A First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Procurement, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Law or a related field.
- Understanding of recruitment, HR administration and procurement procedures.
- Good organisational skills, communication abilities and task coordination.
- Ability to protect confidential employee and organisational information.
- Competence in record management, document preparation and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to identify missing information and maintain accurate records.
- Professionalism, dependability and a commitment to providing effective support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of employment legislation, workplace policies and labour compliance.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct interviews, explain workplace policies and handle employee concerns professionally.
4. Strategic Communications Specialist
- A First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Political Science, Public Administration or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Ability to convert complicated policy matters into clear and convincing communication materials.
- Excellent written and spoken English, including experience preparing speeches and executive briefs.
- Knowledge of digital communication platforms, social media tools and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to engage professionally with government representatives, journalists and private-sector stakeholders.
- Strong editing, storytelling and analytical capabilities.
- Creativity and the ability to communicate effectively across different platforms and audiences.
- Professional integrity, discretion, resilience and commitment to public service.
- Understanding of Nigeria’s government institutions and administrative structure.
- Additional advantage: A master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Additional advantage: Experience in a government ministry, department or agency, the Presidency, or a development organisation.
- Additional advantage: Knowledge of social media analytics, graphic design or multimedia content production.
5. Executive Assistant
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Good command of Microsoft Office and other everyday office applications.
- Strong computer literacy and familiarity with common digital devices.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make sound decisions quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing assignments, organise schedules and protect sensitive information.
- Professional conduct, reliability, courtesy and initiative.
- Excellent planning and time-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks within short deadlines.
- Ability to identify and anticipate the Director General’s administrative requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically with senior officials.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality and public service.
- Proficiency in managing Google Calendar.
6. Legislative and Legal Reform 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 related discipline.
- A master’s degree in a relevant area, including Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development.
- At least five years of relevant and verifiable post-qualification experience in policy, legislative or regulatory work.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and review legislative documents, including bills, regulations and executive orders.
- Experience engaging with legislative institutions, ministries of justice or other law-making authorities.
- Ability to translate complex legal and policy issues into workable recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the preparation of briefs for senior decision-makers.
- Experience collaborating with government and private-sector stakeholders.
- Good knowledge of Nigeria’s legal, regulatory and institutional framework.
- Integrity, discretion, initiative and the ability to work within tight schedules.
- Additional advantage: A PhD in a relevant discipline.
- Additional advantage: Experience in Regulatory Impact Assessment or ease-of-doing-business reforms.
- Additional advantage: Previous engagement with the Presidency, National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Justice, economic regulators or development partners.
- Additional advantage: Publications or other evidence of expertise in regulatory, legislative or economic policy.
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7. Economic Regulation 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 related discipline.
- A master’s degree in a relevant area, including Law, Economics, Public Policy, Regulatory Studies, Public Administration or International Development.
- At least five years of relevant and verifiable post-qualification experience in policy, legislative or regulatory work.
- Practical experience conducting cost-benefit assessments, market research, competition analysis or sector regulation.
- Proficiency in data analysis and digital applications used for policy research and monitoring.
- Ability to develop workable recommendations from complex economic and regulatory issues.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including the preparation of concise reports for senior officials.
- Experience working with government agencies and private-sector organisations.
- Strong understanding of Nigeria’s legal, regulatory and institutional environment.
- Integrity, discretion, initiative and the ability to deliver within tight deadlines.
- Additional advantage: A PhD in a relevant discipline.
- Additional advantage: Experience in Regulatory Impact Assessment or ease-of-doing-business reforms.
- Additional advantage: Experience working with the Presidency, National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Justice, economic regulators or development partners.
- Additional advantage: Publications or demonstrated expertise in regulatory, legislative or economic policy.
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to national business environment and regulatory reform initiatives.
- Professional exposure to senior government officials, state governors, international development partners and private-sector leaders.
- Opportunity to work within a policy-focused team operating at the national level.
- Deadline
30 November 2026
