Field Inspector, Plant Health & Compliance

Pakistan Single Window; Sindh; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) to join its foundational team. The role focuses on plant pest surveillance, sampling, field inspections, and regulatory compliance to strengthen Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem.

The position requires a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, or Weed Science, and a minimum of two years in field surveillance or plant

Qualifications

• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of field surveillance/inspection or plant protection experience.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and data entry; strong integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant pest surveillance and monitoring activities in farms, nurseries, markets, storage areas, and other approved premises in accordance with notified programmes and SOPs.
• Collect official samples of plants, plant products, pests, and related material for diagnostic analysis, ensuring chain of custody and documentation.
• Support diagnostic coordination through proper sample handling, dispatch, follow-up of results, and maintenance of diagnostic records.
• Inspect registered and applicant plant-related businesses and facilities (nurseries, packhouses, warehouses, treatment providers, etc.) to verify compliance with approval conditions and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and verification exercises by providing field verification reports and compliance observations.
• Maintain accurate field inspection, surveillance, sampling, and compliance records, including entry into prescribed databases/information systems.
• Participate in delimiting surveys, emergency response actions, and verification missions as directed.
• Maintain professional conduct, integrity and confidentiality and ensure compliance with notified laws, rules, SOPs, and international phytosanitary principles.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Skills

Field surveillance

Inspection

Sampling

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSc Agriculture (Hons) withEntomology/Plant Protection/Pathology/Weed Science

Job description

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) to join its foundational team. The role focuses on plant pest surveillance, sampling, field inspections, and regulatory compliance to strengthen Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem.

The position requires a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, or Weed Science, and a minimum of two years in field surveillance or plant