Deputy Director, ITC Animals, NAFSA (via PSW), Karachi

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, ITC Animals works on import and trade control of animals and animal products.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and oversee implementation of animal inspection and quarantine controls at points of entry and exit in line
• Supervise, guide and control (administrative and operational) functions of animal quarantine/inspection teams deployed at ports, airports and border crossings
• Conduct and/or oversee onboard and physical inspection of animals and animal products
• Determine quarantine conditions and recommend the length of quarantine periods, including requirements for prescribed tests and observation
• Ensure proper sampling, cold-chain monitoring and transmission of samples to notified laboratories; interpret results for compliance decisions
• Issue, validate or recommend issuance of international veterinary certificates and ensure standardised use of approved certificate formats
• Direct enforcement actions for non-compliant consignments, including detention, re-export, treatment/processing or destruction as prescribed by law and SOPs
• Maintain and ensure integrity of import/export records, activity reports and reconciliation of fees/receipts related to certification and official controls

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent qualification recognized by PVMC (will be preferred)
• Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification or demonstrated experience in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in animal quarantine, border inspection, veterinary public health or SPS enforcement, including supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of animal health certification, quarantine operations and applicable national SPS legislation (including legacy Pakistan Animal Quarantine
• Ability to manage field operations, shift rosters and multi-agency coordination at ports of entry/exit
• Strong documentation and reporting skills with high integrity and attention to compliance

Location and schedule

• Karachi
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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