Market Access Officer - Plant

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of NAFSA seeks a capable market access specialist to help build Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem. You will identify international markets for plant exports, assess phytosanitary access conditions, and support regulatory compliance.

The role requires coordinating with consultants, preparing briefs, and engaging exporters and trade bodies. Travel to stakeholder sites will be needed to advance market access initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSc Hons in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Agribusiness or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse potential international markets for export of plant and plant products from Pakistan.
• Prepare market opportunity briefs identifying priority countries/commodities, estimated trade potential, SPS gaps, and recommended actions for market entry.
• Coordinate and provide technical oversight of consultants/experts/firms engaged for market access exploration and negotiation support (where outsourced).
• Monitor SPS developments in target markets, including changes in import regulations, emergency measures, and evolving phytosanitary standards affecting access.
• Track progress of market access initiatives and maintain structured records of contacts, submissions, consultant outputs, and follow-up actions.
• Support stakeholder engagement with exporters and trade bodies to gather inputs and disseminate market access requirements.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate.

Skills

Market access

Trade facilitation

Regulatory compliance

Agriculture export development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Entomology/Plant Protection/Plant Pathology/Weed Science/Agribusiness 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse potential international markets for export of plant and plant products from Pakistan, including assessment of phytosanitary access conditions and trade feasibility
• Prepare market opportunity briefs identifying priority countries/commodities, estimated trade potential, SPS gaps, and recommended actions for market entry
• Coordinate and provide technical oversight of consultants/experts/firms engaged for market access exploration and negotiation support (where outsourced)
• Monitor SPS developments in target markets, including changes in import regulations, emergency measures, and evolving phytosanitary standards affecting access
• Track progress of market access initiatives and maintain structured records of contacts, submissions, consultant outputs, and follow-up actions
• Support stakeholder engagement with exporters and trade bodies to gather inputs and disseminate market access requirements
• 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 specialisation in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science, Agribusiness, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in market access support, trade facilitation, regulatory compliance, or agriculture export development
• Good understanding of SPS/plant quarantine requirements affecting trade (preferred)
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to prepare briefs and market assessments
• Willingness to travel for stakeholder coordination and market access engagements