Assistant Director (SRD Plant)

This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is a strategic national initiative aimed at strengthening Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem through improved regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will join NAFSA’s foundational team and play a vital role in developing systems, processes, and institutional capabilities to support the organization’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in formulating national phytosanitary policies and regulatory instruments governing the movement of plants, plant products, and regulated articles.
- Support the drafting and periodic review of phytosanitary regulations, including import conditions, export requirements, and pest-specific measures.
- Help maintain and update national regulated pest lists, treatment schedules, and technical annexes to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Compile scientific evidence and international references, such as ISPMs and guidance documents, to support regulatory justifications and emergency response measures.
- Contribute to the preparation of training modules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and stakeholder guidance materials related to plant sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and trade standards.
- Coordinate internal consultations and ensure proper documentation control and record-keeping for plant-related standards and regulations.
- Prepare briefs, explanatory notes, and technical correspondence under supervision to facilitate effective communication within the organization.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting officer to support NAFSA’s objectives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree with a minimum of sixteen years of education in Agriculture, specializing in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or a related field.
- At least four years of relevant experience in SPS or plant quarantine support, regulatory drafting assistance, or plant protection activities.
- Proficiency in computer applications and strong technical writing skills are essential.
- A solid understanding of SPS concepts, including familiarity with the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), and import-export compliance is preferred.
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the establishment of a key national authority focused on enhancing Pakistan’s agri-trade and food safety landscape. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team working on critical regulatory frameworks and capacity-building initiatives.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through official channels as specified by the recruiting organization.