Head of Pesticide Regulation & Certification Strategy

Pakistan Single Window; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; 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 pesticide regulation leadership, registration, testing and certification systems within NAFSA’s mandate.

You will help standardize SOPs, coordinate with domestic stakeholders and advise leadership on regulatory gaps and capacity needs. The ideal candidate holds 12+ years of relevant experience in pesticide regulation, understands

Qualifications

• MSc/MPhil in Agriculture, Chemistry or Environmental Sciences at minimum.
• Strong understanding of pesticide regulatory frameworks and risk-based decision making.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership over pesticide registration, testing, studies and certification systems.
• Ensure implementation of pesticide regulations and alignment with global guidelines.
• Maintain scientific integrity and robust documentation in regulatory decisions.
• Oversee registration, studies and testing units with appropriate governance.
• Review registration outcomes and regulatory actions for higher approval.

Education

MSc/MPhil in Agriculture or related fields

PhD preferred

Pesticide regulatory knowledge

Regulatory governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership experience

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 pesticide regulation leadership, registration, testing and certification systems within NAFSA’s mandate.

You will help standardize SOPs, coordinate with domestic stakeholders and advise leadership on regulatory gaps and capacity needs. The ideal candidate holds 12+ years of relevant experience in pesticide regulation, understands