Deputy Director, Animal Quarantine & Border Compliance

Pakistan Single Window; Karachi Division; Presencial; PKR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) to form the foundational team for regulatory oversight of animal quarantine and inspection.

The role requires leading field operations, ensuring compliance with SPS measures, and coordinating with Customs and border agencies to safeguard animal health and trade facilitation.

Formación

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent recognized by PVMC.
• Master’s Degree in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health, epidemiology or related fields preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in animal quarantine, border inspection or SPS enforcement, including supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and oversee implementation of animal inspection and quarantine controls at points of entry and exit in line with SPS measures and NAFSA regulations.
• Supervise administrative and operational functions of animal quarantine/inspection teams at ports, airports and border crossings.
• Conduct or oversee onboard and physical inspection of animals and animal products, including health certificates and documentation.
• Determine quarantine conditions and recommended length of quarantine periods, including tests and observation requirements.
• Ensure sampling, cold-chain monitoring and transmission of samples to laboratories; interpret results for compliance decisions.
• Issue or validate international veterinary certificates and ensure standard certificate formats are used.
• Direct enforcement actions for non-compliant consignments per law and SOPs.
• Maintain import/export records, activity reports and fee/receipt reconciliation.
• Coordinate with Customs, port authorities, airlines/shipping lines and border agencies for effective controls.
• Inspect export-oriented premises against prescribed requirements.
• Provide feedback on operational issues and trends to support standard improvements.
• Ensure biosafety, biosecurity and animal welfare SOP compliance; readiness for emergencies.
• Perform other duties assigned to support NAFSA’s mandate.

Conocimientos

Leadership

SPS compliance

Vet public health

Field operations

Educación

DVM

Masters in trade/vet/public health

Descripción del empleo

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) to form the foundational team for regulatory oversight of animal quarantine and inspection.

The role requires leading field operations, ensuring compliance with SPS measures, and coordinating with Customs and border agencies to safeguard animal health and trade facilitation.