Assistant Director (SRD Plant)

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 aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem. NAFSA focuses on enhancing regulatory oversight, facilitating trade, and modernizing food safety and trade processes. The successful candidate will join NAFSA’s foundational team, playing a key role in developing systems, processes, and institutional capabilities to support the authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the formulation of national phytosanitary policies and regulatory instruments governing the movement of plants, plant products, and other regulated articles.
- Support the drafting and periodic review of phytosanitary regulations, import conditions, export requirements, and pest-specific measures to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
- Maintain and update national regulated pest lists, treatment schedules, and technical annexes to reflect current scientific and regulatory developments.
- Compile scientific evidence and reference international standards such as ISPMs (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures) to support regulatory justifications and emergency response measures.
- Contribute to the preparation of training modules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and guidance materials for stakeholders 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 informed decision-making.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s objectives.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of a B.Sc. (Hons.) degree (16 years of education) in Agriculture, specializing in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or a related discipline.
- At least four years of relevant experience in SPS/plant quarantine support, regulatory drafting assistance, or plant protection activities.
- Proficiency in computer applications and strong technical writing skills are essential.
- Good understanding of SPS concepts, including familiarity with IPPC (International Plant Protection Convention) and ISPMs, as well as import-export compliance, is preferred.
- Strong coordination and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal teams and external stakeholders.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a pioneering national initiative that will shape the future of Pakistan’s agri-trade and food safety landscape. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team working at the intersection of regulatory frameworks and trade facilitation.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official channels provided by Pakistan Single Window.