Phytosanitary Inspector - Plant Quarantine & Trade

Pakistan Single Window; Sialkot; On-site; PKR 480,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW), on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), seeks a phytosanitary inspector. The role covers field inspections, sampling, treatments, and coordinating with Customs to support NAFSA’s regulatory mandate.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Agriculture and at least two years of relevant experience, with basic computer skills for record entry and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in plant quarantine or inspection.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field.
• Ability to work in field/shift environments and maintain integrity.
• Basic computer skills for record entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phytosanitary inspection of plants and regulated articles at points of entry/exit.
• Collect official samples for diagnostic analysis with chain of custody and documentation.
• Inspect export consignments for compliance with importing-country phytosanitary requirements.
• Supervise and verify phytosanitary treatments and confirm treatment parameters and safety compliance.
• Inspect and monitor approved facilities and service providers for compliance.
• Implement prescribed measures on non-compliant consignments (detention, treatment, re-export, destruction).
• Detect, record, and report pest interceptions, non-compliance, suspected fraud, or biosecurity risks and prepare official 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.

Skills

Phytosanitary inspection

Sampling procedures

Regulatory compliance

Data entry

Field work

Education

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture (Entomology/Plant Protection)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pakistan Single Window (PSW), on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), seeks a phytosanitary inspector. The role covers field inspections, sampling, treatments, and coordinating with Customs to support NAFSA’s regulatory mandate.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Agriculture and at least two years of relevant experience, with basic computer skills for record entry and reporting.