Inspector, ITC Animals, NAFSA (via PSW), Karachi (Pakistan)

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 Inspector, ITC Animals works on inspection of animals and animal products in trade.

Key responsibilities

• Perform physical inspection of animals and animal products at points of entry/exit to verify compliance
• Check and validate accompanying health certificates, permits, invoices and other documents for completeness and authenticity
• Conduct pre-shipment and/or post-arrival inspection activities as assigned and record findings in prescribed formats
• Collect samples for laboratory examination and ensure proper labelling, preservation and transportation under chain-of-custody
• Monitor and record cold-chain temperatures for perishable consignments and report deviations
• Implement quarantine instructions and assist in monitoring animals in quarantine facilities, including basic welfare checks
• Report non-compliances promptly and support enforcement actions including detention, re-export, treatment/processing or destruction as directed
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support preparation of daily/weekly activity reports

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification or demonstrated experience in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health
• DVM / BSc (Hons.) Animal Sciences / Veterinary & Animal Husbandry or a closely related discipline (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant field experience in inspection/quarantine, veterinary practice, livestock/animal products handling
• Working knowledge of import/export documentation, health certification and basic SPS/quarantine requirements
• Ability to collect samples and preserve chain-of-custody; familiarity with cold-chain monitoring and basic biosafety practices
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to work in shifts and field environments

Location and schedule

• Karachi
• Contract

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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