Assistant Director (SRD Pesticide)

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Islamabad; On-site; PKR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) for a regulatory policy role. The candidate will draft policies, gather scientific evidence, and support risk assessment and framework development to strengthen Pakistan's agri-trade safety systems.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in a relevant field and 4+ years of pesticide regulatory experience, with strong writing and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of education in agriculture-related fields.
• Minimum 4 years of pesticide regulatory support or analytical/lab experience.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Understanding of pesticide regulatory concepts and MRL principles (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support drafting and updating of pesticide regulatory policies, standards, guidelines, and technical instructions
• Compile scientific evidence, international references (FAO/WHO guidance, MRL standards, scientific literature) to support policy decisions and justifications
• Assist in preparation of regulatory frameworks for evaluation of active ingredients, formulations, equivalence, and risk assessment inputs
• Support maintenance of pesticide-related standards registers and documentation of amendments and stakeholder consultations
• Prepare briefs, technical notes, and routine correspondence related to pesticide regulation and compliance requirements
• Coordinate internal consultations with OW, risk assessment, and provincial stakeholders for implementable policy outcomes
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Computer literacy

MRL concepts

Education

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Plant Protection/Entomology/Weed Science) or related field

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 drafting and updating of pesticide regulatory policies, standards, guidelines, and technical instructions
• Compile scientific evidence, international references (FAO/WHO guidance, MRL standards, scientific literature) to support policy decisions and justifications
• Assist in preparation of regulatory frameworks for evaluation of active ingredients, formulations, equivalence, and risk assessment inputs
• Support maintenance of pesticide-related standards registers and documentation of amendments and stakeholder consultations
• Prepare briefs, technical notes, and routine correspondence related to pesticide regulation and compliance requirements
• Coordinate internal consultations with OW, risk assessment, and provincial stakeholders for implementable policy outcomes
• 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 (Plant Protection/Entomology, Weed Science), Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in pesticide regulatory support, standards assistance, or analytical/lab work
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills with proficiency in computer applications
• Understanding of pesticide regulatory concepts and MRL principles (preferred)
• Good coordination and interpersonal skills

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