Deputy Director / Veterinary Officer, 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 (MAIC Animal) / Veterinary Officer works on animal health and veterinary work.

Key responsibilities

• Lead international coordination on animal health and trade in animals and animal products
• Represent Pakistan at WOAH General Sessions and ensure aligned of national veterinary services with WOAH standards. Liaise
• Document, maintain and update veterinary import/export requirements imposed
• Support market access negotiations by preparing technical dossiers, health status information
• Coordinate the vetting and harmonisation of international veterinary certificates and health protocols with foreign competent authorities
• Provide technical inputs for Pakistan’s positions in bilateral and multilateral discussions on SPS measures affecting animals and animal products
• Coordinate international notifications of notifiable animal diseases, food safety, animal welfare
• Work closely with SRD and Risk Assessment to ensure that regulatory measures and risk opinions align

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent qualification recognized by PVMC, (preferred)
• Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification or demonstrated experience in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health
• Minimum 8 years of experience in veterinary services, animal quarantine, SPS compliance, international coordination or market access
• Strong knowledge of WOAH standards, SPS Agreement principles and international certification practices
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, including ability to prepare technical briefs and negotiation support documents
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Location and schedule

• Islamabad
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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