Animal Health & Trade Inspector (Port & ITC)

Pakistan Single Window; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window seeks qualified personnel for NAFSA’s foundational team to oversee animal and product inspections at points of entry/exit. The role involves verifying health certificates, collecting samples, and maintaining chain-of-custody documentation to support regulatory objectives.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or DVM/BSc with relevant field experience, and be prepared for shift work in field environments. Knowledge of SPS requirements is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or demonstrated experience in international trade/SPS and veterinary public health.
• DVM/BSc (Hons.) in animal sciences or related discipline is required or equivalent.
• Experience working in inspection, quarantine or regulatory compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical inspection of animals and animal products at points of entry/exit for SPS and import/export compliance.
• Check and validate health certificates, permits, invoices and documents for completeness and authenticity.
• Conduct pre-shipment or post-arrival inspections and record findings in prescribed formats.
• Collect samples for laboratory examination and ensure chain-of-custody and proper labelling.
• Monitor cold-chain temperatures for perishable consignments and report deviations.
• Assist in enforcing quarantine instructions and welfare checks in facilities.
• Report non-compliances and support enforcement actions as directed.
• Maintain inspection records and help prepare daily/weekly activity reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting officer for NAFSA’s mandate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Field inspection

Education

Master’s Degree in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health or related fields

DVM / BSc (Hons.) Animal Sciences / Veterinary & Animal Husbandry or equivalent

Job description

Pakistan Single Window seeks qualified personnel for NAFSA’s foundational team to oversee animal and product inspections at points of entry/exit. The role involves verifying health certificates, collecting samples, and maintaining chain-of-custody documentation to support regulatory objectives.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or DVM/BSc with relevant field experience, and be prepared for shift work in field environments. Knowledge of SPS requirements is advantageous.