Assistant Director, ITC Plant, NAFSA Multan (Pakistan)

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), a new national body for agri-trade regulation, facilitation and food safety. The selected candidate joins NAFSA's founding team. This Assistant Director, ITC Plant (Multan) works on plant quarantine and trade control in Multan.

Key responsibilities

• Provide local operational supervision of phytosanitary inspection and compliance activities for plant imports/exports at the assigned point of entry/exit or
• Supervise inspectors and ensure compliance with notified SOPs for documentary verification, physical inspection, sampling, and reporting
• Coordinate verification of phytosanitary treatments (fumigation, heat/cold treatment, etc.) and ensure treatment parameters and safety compliance are met
• Support issuance workflows for phytosanitary certification (exports) and clearance decisions (imports)
• Coordinate with Customs and other border agencies during inspection and clearance processes to facilitate compliant and timely trade
• Report interceptions, non-compliances, suspected fraud, and biosecurity risks promptly and prepare official records
• Maintain local compliance records and submit periodic operational reports to headquarters
• Support audits, verification missions, and training of field staff as directed

Requirements

• B.Sc. (Hons.) (Minimum sixteen years of education) in Agriculture with specialisation in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in plant quarantine, border inspection, export/import compliance, or field operations
• Knowledge of phytosanitary inspection and sampling procedures and relevant SOPs
• Strong coordination and reporting skills; proficiency in computer applications
• Willingness to work in shift/field environments and at busy border points
• For contact, kindly reach out to hr.support@psw.gov.pk

Location and schedule

• Multan
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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