Deputy Director, ITC Food Safety, 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 Food Safety works on food safety controls on traded goods.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate food safety inspection and compliance operations at points of entry/exit for regulated food commodities as notified
• Implement risk-based inspection approaches, sampling plans, and documentary verification procedures for food consignments in accordance
• Coordinate with laboratories and competent authorities for timely testing, results follow-up, and enforcement actions where non-compliance is detected
• Manage implementation of emergency and special measures notified for food safety incidents or high-risk commodities/origins
• Maintain national food safety import/export compliance records including sampling outcomes, rejections, detentions, and corrective actions
• Coordinate with SAPW (risk assessment and SRD) for alignment of border controls with risk profiles and standards
• Prepare periodic operational reports and contribute to incident response and international compliance communications as required
• Supervise assigned food safety ITC field staff and ensure capacity building and professional conduct

Requirements

• M.Sc. (Hons.) / MPhil (minimum eighteen years of education) in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Public Health
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in food safety inspection/regulation, laboratory/analytical work, or SPS border compliance
• Knowledge of Codex standards and risk-based food control concepts
• Strong coordination and reporting skills
• High integrity and ability to operate in enforcement/compliance environments
• For contact, kindly reach out to hr.support@psw.gov.pk

Location and schedule

• Karachi
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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