Inspector - SDBRC Animal | NAFSA

Pakistan Single Window; Peshawar City Tehsil; 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) for a field inspection role. The selected candidate will join NAFSA’s foundational team to strengthen agro-trade safety, regulatory oversight and modernization of processes.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, supporting disease surveillance, auditing compliance, collecting samples, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Veterinary Public Health / Epidemiology / Food Safety.
• DVM or BSc(Hons.) Animal Sciences / Vet & Animal Husbandry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of animal-related businesses using SOPs.
• Support animal disease surveillance and basic field investigations.
• Audit compliance for export-oriented premises and quarantine requirements.
• Collect and transport samples following biosafety and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Document findings and issue non-compliance notices as directed.
• Maintain field records and submit timely activity reports.
• Support follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting officer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Field work

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Veterinary Public Health, Epidemiology or Food Safety

DVM or BSc(Hons.) Animal Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Husbandry

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 field inspections and verification visits of animal-related business operators and premises as per approved checklists and SOPs.
• Support animal disease surveillance activities, including sample collection, basic field investigations and reporting.
• Assist in auditing compliance with prescribed conditions for approved/export-oriented premises and quarantine-related requirements.
• Collect and transport samples for laboratory examination following biosafety and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Document findings accurately, prepare inspection notes and support issuance of non-compliance notices as directed.
• Support follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions and closure of findings.
• Maintain field records and submit timely activity reports to supervisors.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Education

• Master’s Degree (sixteen years education) qualification in Veterinary Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety, or a related discipline. DVM / BSc (Hons.) Animal Sciences / Veterinary & Animal Husbandry or a closely related discipline (or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant field experience in inspection/quarantine, veterinary practice, livestock/animal products handling, or regulatory compliance (experience at ports/airports is an advantage).
• Working knowledge of import/export documentation, health certification and basic SPS/quarantine requirements.
• Ability to collect samples and preserve chain-of-custody; familiarity with cold-chain monitoring and basic biosafety practices.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to work in shifts and field environments.

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