Deputy Director, SRD Animal, NAFSA (via PSW), 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, SRD Animal works on standards and regulation for the animal sector.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and update SPS measures, standards and regulatory instruments for animals and animal products in line
• Draft and maintain import/export animal health requirements, quarantine conditions and certification protocols
• Vet and standardize international veterinary certificate formats and health protocols to support trade facilitation and regulatory assurance
• Provide regulatory guidance to OW for implementation at points of entry/exit, including inspection, quarantine, detention
• Lead stakeholder consultations for new or revised animal health regulations
• Coordinate with provincial livestock departments to harmonize animal health measures, movement controls and emergency response arrangements
• Maintain a structured repository of notified SPS measures, SOPs and guidance documents for animal health controls
• Support enforcement integrity by clarifying regulatory interpretations and resolving technical disputes and appeals inputs as required

Requirements

• Preferred Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent qualification recognized by Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) (will be preferred)
• Minimum Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification in Veterinary Public Health, Epidemiology, Animal Health, Food Safety
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in animal health/SPS regulation, veterinary public health, quarantine
• Strong knowledge of SPS measures and international standards (WTO-SPS, WOAH/OIE standards
• Demonstrated analytical and report-writing skills with the ability to translate scientific evidence into policy and operational requirements
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including coordination with provincial departments, laboratories, industry and international counterparts

Location and schedule

• Islamabad
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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