Director, SPS Policy & Standards for Trade

Pakistan Single Window

Islamabad

On-site

PKR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW), on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), seeks a senior Director to lead the development of standards and regulations for NAFSA’s mandate. You will ensure that outputs are scientifically sound, implementable, documented, and aligned with the NAFSA Act and international SPS frameworks.

You will report to the Deputy Director General and oversee regulatory drafting, training, and capacity building.

Qualifications

12+ years of regulatory management and SPS policy experience.
Strong knowledge of international SPS frameworks and applying them to national contexts.
Excellent drafting, analytical, and stakeholder consultation skills.
Proven leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
Research publications in recognized journals are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead development and periodic review of national SPS policies, rules, standards, and guidelines for plant/animal health, food safety and related entities.
Develop science-based regulatory frameworks aligned with international obligations (WTO-SPS, IPPC/ISPMs, Codex).
Advise management on SPS regulations affecting trade facilitation, market access, compliance, and disputes.
Issue binding technical instructions and policy directives for implementation by Operations Wing and others.
Coordinate harmonisation of national SPS measures with international standards and manage adoption of standards where justified.
Liaise with provincial regulators to support harmonisation and capacity building.