Assistant Director (SRD Plant)

Pakistan Single Window; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window, acting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), is seeking a policy-focused professional to contribute to phytosanitary regulations and plant protection initiatives. The role emphasizes developing regulatory instruments, coordinating across teams, and compiling technical documentation.

Qualified candidates should have at least 4 years of SPS-related experience, strong writing skills, and familiarity with IPPC/ISPMs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant SPS/plant quarantine support, regulatory drafting assistance, or plant protection work.
• Proficiency in computer applications and strong technical writing skills.
• Understanding of SPS concepts, IPPC/ISPMs and import-export compliance (preferred).
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formulating national phytosanitary policy and regulatory instruments for movement of plants, plant products, and regulated articles.
• Support drafting and periodic review of phytosanitary regulations, import conditions, export requirements, and pest-specific measures.
• Assist in maintaining and updating national regulated pest lists, treatment schedules, and technical annexes.
• Compile scientific evidence and international references (ISPMs, guidance) to support regulatory justifications and emergency measures.
• Support preparation of training modules, SOPs, and stakeholder guidance material related to plant SPS measures and trade standards.
• Coordinate internal consultations and maintain documentation control and records for plant-related standards and regulations.
• Prepare briefs, explanatory notes, and technical correspondence under supervision.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Skills

Regulatory drafting

Technical writing

Coordination

IPPC/ISPMs knowledge

Education

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture

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

• Assist in formulating national phytosanitary policy and regulatory instruments for movement of plants, plant products, and regulated articles.
• Support drafting and periodic review of phytosanitary regulations, import conditions, export requirements, and pest-specific measures.
• Assist in maintaining and updating national regulated pest lists, treatment schedules, and technical annexes.
• Compile scientific evidence and international references (ISPMs, guidance) to support regulatory justifications and emergency measures.
• Support preparation of training modules, SOPs, and stakeholder guidance material related to plant SPS measures and trade standards.
• Coordinate internal consultations and maintain documentation control and records for plant-related standards and regulations.
• Prepare briefs, explanatory notes, and technical correspondence under supervision.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

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/plant quarantine support, regulatory drafting assistance, or plant protection work.
• Proficiency in computer applications and strong technical writing skills.
• Understanding of SPS concepts, IPPC/ISPMs and import-export compliance (preferred).
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.