Deputy Director, Plant Surveillance & Diagnostics Coordination

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) seeks a senior professional to oversee national and regional plant pest surveillance, diagnostics coordination, and regulatory operations. The role requires leadership in surveillance design, QA, and phytosanitary compliance, with a focus on data integrity and cross‑department coordination.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/MPhil in agriculture with relevant specialization, has strong

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field.
• Strong reporting and coordination skills with high integrity.
• Research publications in HEC-recognised journals (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage national and regional plant pest surveillance programmes, including survey planning, data validation, and reporting
• Supervise diagnostic laboratories and diagnostic services to ensure standardised procedures, quality assurance, and technical competence
• Implement and administer business registration and approval systems for plant related operators and facilities as notified under applicable laws
• Ensure coordination between surveillance, diagnostics, ITC operations, and market access divisions through structured information exchange
• Monitor compliance of registered plant-related businesses with approval conditions and regulatory requirements, and recommend actions where applicable
• Review and consolidate surveillance data, laboratory findings, and compliance reports for submission to the Director
• Support pest reporting, pest status updates, and technical inputs for PRA and market access processes
• Conduct/oversee surveys, inspections, monitoring, and management of facilities and pest-free areas/zones/sites as assigned
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate

Education

M.Sc. (Hons.) / MPhil (minimum eighteen years) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field

Job description

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) seeks a senior professional to oversee national and regional plant pest surveillance, diagnostics coordination, and regulatory operations. The role requires leadership in surveillance design, QA, and phytosanitary compliance, with a focus on data integrity and cross‑department coordination.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/MPhil in agriculture with relevant specialization, has strong