Assistant Director (ITC Plant Peshawar)

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Peshawar City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 893,000 - 1,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) invites applications for a supervisory role overseeing phytosanitary inspection and compliance at border points. The selected candidate will lead field staff, ensure SOP adherence, and support certification workflows.

This position requires a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture and at least four years in plant quarantine or border inspection, strong coordination and reporting skills, and willingness to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with Entomology/Plant Protection specialization.
• Minimum 4 years experience in plant quarantine or border inspection.
• Knowledge of phytosanitary inspection and sampling SOPs.
• Strong coordination and reporting skills; computer proficiency.
• Willingness to work in shifts and at border points.

Responsibilities

• Provide local operational supervision of phytosanitary inspection and compliance activities for plant imports/exports at the assigned point of entry/exit or regional station
• Supervise inspectors and ensure compliance with notified SOPs for documentary verification, physical inspection, sampling, and reporting
• Coordinate verification of phytosanitary treatments (fumigation, heat/cold treatment, etc.) and ensure treatment parameters and safety compliance are met
• Support issuance workflows for phytosanitary certification (exports) and clearance decisions (imports) by ensuring completeness and accuracy of inspection outcomes
• Coordinate with Customs and other border agencies during inspection and clearance processes to facilitate compliant and timely trade
• Report interceptions, non-compliances, suspected fraud, and biosecurity risks promptly and prepare official records
• Maintain local compliance records and submit periodic operational reports to headquarters
• Support audits, verification missions, and training of field staff as directed
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate

Skills

Coordination

Reporting

Computer literacy

Shift work

Education

BSc Agriculture (Hons)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is being established as a strategic national initiative to strengthen Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem through enhanced regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will be part of NAFSA's foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide local operational supervision of phytosanitary inspection and compliance activities for plant imports/exports at the assigned point of entry/exit or regional station
• Supervise inspectors and ensure compliance with notified SOPs for documentary verification, physical inspection, sampling, and reporting
• Coordinate verification of phytosanitary treatments (fumigation, heat/cold treatment, etc.) and ensure treatment parameters and safety compliance are met
• Support issuance workflows for phytosanitary certification (exports) and clearance decisions (imports) by ensuring completeness and accuracy of inspection outcomes
• Coordinate with Customs and other border agencies during inspection and clearance processes to facilitate compliant and timely trade
• Report interceptions, non-compliances, suspected fraud, and biosecurity risks promptly and prepare official records
• Maintain local compliance records and submit periodic operational reports to headquarters
• Support audits, verification missions, and training of field staff as directed
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate

Requirements

Education

• B.Sc. (Hons.) (Minimum sixteen years of education) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in plant quarantine, border inspection, export/import compliance, or field operations
• Knowledge of phytosanitary inspection and sampling procedures and relevant SOPs
• Strong coordination and reporting skills; proficiency in computer applications
• Willingness to work in shift/field environments and at busy border points

For contact, kindly reach out to [e-mail].