Assistant Director (SRD Pesticide)

This opportunity is offered by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), a strategic national initiative focused on strengthening Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem. NAFSA aims to enhance regulatory oversight, facilitate trade, and modernize food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will join NAFSA’s foundational team, playing a key role in developing systems, processes, and institutional capabilities that support the authority’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the drafting and updating of pesticide regulatory policies, standards, guidelines, and technical instructions to ensure alignment with national and international requirements.
- Compile and analyze scientific evidence, including international references such as FAO/WHO guidance, Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) standards, and relevant scientific literature, to support policy decisions and justifications.
- Assist in preparing regulatory frameworks for the evaluation of active ingredients, pesticide formulations, equivalence assessments, and risk assessment inputs.
- Maintain pesticide-related standards registers, document amendments, and coordinate stakeholder consultations to ensure transparency and compliance.
- Prepare briefs, technical notes, and routine correspondence related to pesticide regulation and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate internal consultations involving oversight bodies, risk assessment teams, and provincial stakeholders to develop implementable policy outcomes.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree (equivalent to sixteen years of education) in Agriculture with specialization in Plant Protection/Entomology, Weed Science, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- At least four years of relevant experience in pesticide regulatory support, standards assistance, or analytical/laboratory work.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with proficiency in relevant computer applications.
- Basic understanding of pesticide regulatory concepts and MRL principles is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively and maintain good interpersonal relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a pioneering national initiative aimed at modernizing Pakistan’s agri-trade and food safety landscape. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team working at the intersection of science, policy, and trade facilitation.

For further information or to express interest in this position, please refer to official channels as provided by the recruiting organization.