Assistant Director (MAIC Plant)

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). The selected candidate will join NAFSA’s foundational team to develop systems, processes, and institutional capacity for strengthening Pakistan’s agri-trade and food safety framework.

The role focuses on drafting technical briefs, coordinating with technical units, and supporting national positions in WTO-SPS and IPPC fora.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of SPS/market access experience required.
• Strong documentation, drafting and analytical skills.
• Understanding of IPPC/ISPMs and SPS market access processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiations by drafting briefs, country profiles and responses related to plant health market access.
• Compile technical inputs for international submissions in coordination with units.
• Maintain country-wise and commodity-wise records of phytosanitary protocols and declarations.
• Monitor SPS notifications and prepare internal summaries for export implications.
• Draft routine correspondence and explanatory notes on plant-origin trade barriers.
• Assist in preparation of positions and meeting documents for WTO-SPS and IPPC forums.
• Compile PRA inputs for ISPM conformity under supervision.
• Support stakeholder consultations with exporters and associations for market access issues.
• Prepare periodic briefs and progress reports for Director and leadership.

Skills

Documentation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture

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

• Support bilateral and multilateral negotiations by drafting technical briefs, country profiles, issue papers, and responses related to plant health market access
• Compile technical inputs required for international submissions (phytosanitary requirements, pest lists, PRA summaries, compliance frameworks) in coordination with OW and technical units
• Maintain country-wise and commodity-wise records of phytosanitary protocols, special conditions, additional declarations, and suspension/reinstatement histories
• Monitor SPS notifications and trade alerts and prepare internal summaries highlighting potential impacts on national plant exports
• Draft routine correspondence, technical replies, and explanatory notes related to plant-origin trade barriers and phytosanitary concerns
• Assist in preparation of national positions and meeting documentation for WTO-SPS Committee meetings, IPPC forums, and regional consultations
• Compile and review PRA inputs from technical and operational units for completeness, consistency, and ISPM conformity under supervision
• Support stakeholder consultations (exporters, industry associations, research institutions) to gather evidence and feedback relevant to market access issues
• Prepare periodic briefs, progress reports, and analytical notes for the Director and NAFSA leadership
• 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 specialisation in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in SPS/market access technical support, plant quarantine, or regulatory/operational coordination
• Strong documentation, drafting, and analytical skills with proficiency in computer applications
• Understanding of IPPC/ISPMs and SPS market access processes (preferred)
• Good coordination and stakeholder engagement skills

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