Phytosanitary Compliance & Border Operations Lead

Pakistan Single Window; Gilgit Division; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). The role focuses on supervising phytosanitary inspections at border points, ensuring SOP compliance, and coordinating with Customs to facilitate compliant trade.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with relevant specialization, at least four years in plant quarantine or related operations, and strong coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors-level degree in agriculture with relevant specialization (minimum sixteen years of education).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in plant quarantine, border inspection, export/import compliance, or field operations.
• Knowledge of phytosanitary inspection and sampling procedures and related SOPs.
• Strong coordination and reporting skills; proficiency in computer applications.
• Willingness to work in shift/field environments and at busy border points.

Responsibilities

• Provide local operational supervision of phytosanitary inspection and compliance activities at the assigned entry/exit point or regional station.
• Supervise inspectors and ensure compliance with SOPs for documentary verification, physical inspection, sampling, and reporting.
• Coordinate verification of phytosanitary treatments (fumigation, heat/cold treatment, etc.) and ensure safety and treatment parameters.
• Support issuance workflows for phytosanitary certification (exports) and clearance decisions (imports).
• Coordinate with Customs and other border agencies during inspection and clearance processes.
• Report interceptions, non-compliances, suspected fraud, and biosecurity risks; prepare official records.
• Maintain local compliance records and submit periodic operational reports to headquarters.
• Support audits, verification missions, and training of field staff as directed.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Skills

Coordination

Reporting

Computer skills

Education

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Entomology/Plant Protection/Plant Pathology/Weed Science) or related field

Job description

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). The role focuses on supervising phytosanitary inspections at border points, ensuring SOP compliance, and coordinating with Customs to facilitate compliant trade.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with relevant specialization, at least four years in plant quarantine or related operations, and strong coordination skills.