Deputy Director, Food Safety Risk, NAFSA Islamabad

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 Deputy Director, Food Safety Risk (Animal) works on food safety risk assessment for animal products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead scientific risk assessments for food safety hazards in foods of animal origin
• Assess microbiological, chemical and physical hazards including residues, contaminants and antimicrobial resistance risks
• Coordinate with notified/accredited laboratories to interpret test results and integrate evidence into risk characterization and risk management options
• Develop risk-based priorities for official controls and sampling plans for animal origin foods in coordination with OW inspection and diagnostics functions
• Prepare evidence-based recommendations for setting/reviewing maximum residue limits (MRLs) or equivalent thresholds where applicable
• Support crisis risk assessment during food safety incidents affecting animal-origin products, including rapid assessments and response options
• Contribute to stakeholder consultation processes by presenting technical risk evidence in a clear and defensible manner
• Ensure robust documentation, peer review and governance for all risk assessment outputs and maintain a library of risk opinions

Requirements

• DVM, MBBS, BSc/MSc in Food Science/Technology, Veterinary Public Health, Microbiology, Toxicology
• Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification in Food Safety, Risk Analysis, Epidemiology, Public Health or related field (preferred)
• Minimum 8 years of experience in food safety, veterinary public health, laboratory diagnostics interpretation, risk analysis or SPS regulation
• Strong familiarity with international food safety references (Codex), SPS principles and risk analysis methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to interpret laboratory and surveillance data and translate evidence into practical controls and standards
• Strong writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills

Location and schedule

• Islamabad
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

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