Inspector ITC Plants - Sindh (Rural) | NAFSA

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Sukkur; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; 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. You will develop systems, processes, and institutional capabilities for agri-trade regulation and food safety.

The role focuses on phytosanitary inspections, sampling, and compliance at entry/exit points, with coordination across border agencies and field operations. Strong attention to integrity and reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with inspection and sampling processes in agri-trade
• Knowledge of phytosanitary requirements and SOPs
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting

Responsibilities

• Conduct phytosanitary inspection at entry/exit points per laws and SOPs
• Collect official samples for diagnostic analysis with proper chain of custody
• Inspect export consignments for compliance before certification
• Supervise phytosanitary treatments and confirm safety parameters
• Monitor facilities and service providers for compliance
• Apply prescribed measures on non-compliant consignments (detention, re-export, destruction)
• Record pest interceptions and report biosecurity risks and inspections
• Coordinate with Customs and border agencies during inspections and clearance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the officer in charge

Skills

Field inspections

Phytosanitary procedures

Record keeping

Integrity and reliability

Education

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture or related

Job description

This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is being established as a strategic national initiative to strengthen Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem through enhanced regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will be part of NAFSA's foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct phytosanitary inspection of plants, plant products, and regulated articles at points of entry/exit in accordance with notified laws and SOPs
• Collect official samples (plants, plant products, pests, and related material) for diagnostic analysis, ensuring prescribed procedures, chain of custody, and documentation
• Inspect export consignments to verify compliance with importing-country phytosanitary requirements and consignment eligibility prior to certification
• Supervise and verify phytosanitary treatments (fumigation, heat, cold, and other approved measures) and confirm treatment parameters and safety compliance
• Inspect and monitor approved facilities and service providers (packhouses, warehouses, treatment facilities, quarantine stations, yards, conveyances) for compliance
• Implement prescribed phytosanitary measures on non-compliant consignments (detention, treatment, re-export, destruction) as authorized
• Detect, record, and report pest interceptions, non-compliance, suspected fraud, or biosecurity risks and prepare official inspection/treatment reports
• Coordinate with Customs and other border agencies during inspection and clearance processes
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate

Requirements

Education

• B.Sc. (Hons.) (Minimum sixteen years of education) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in plant quarantine, plant protection, inspection, or related field operations (fresh candidates with strong practical exposure may be considered)
• Knowledge of sampling, inspection procedures, and basic phytosanitary requirements
• Ability to work in field/shift environments and maintain high integrity
• Basic computer skills for record entry and reporting