Phytosanitary Inspector – Plants & Trade Compliance

Pakistan Single Window (PSW); Mirpur Tehsil; On-site; PKR 1,004,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) invites applications for a phytosanitary inspector. The role focuses on inspection, sampling, and regulatory compliance at entry/exit points to support modernized agri-trade and food safety processes.

The selected candidate will work in the field, coordinate with border agencies, and contribute to the establishment of NAFSA's foundational systems and institutional capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in plant quarantine, plant protection, inspection, or related field operations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phytosanitary inspection of plants, plant products, and regulated articles at points of entry/exit in accordance with laws and SOPs.
• Collect official samples (plants, plant products, pests, and related material) for diagnostic analysis with proper chain of custody.
• Inspect export consignments to verify compliance with importing-country phytosanitary requirements and eligibility prior to certification.
• Supervise and verify phytosanitary treatments (fumigation, heat, cold, and other measures) and confirm parameters and safety compliance.
• Inspect and monitor approved facilities and service providers for compliance.
• Implement prescribed phytosanitary 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 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

Sampling procedures

Inspection procedures

Phytosanitary requirements

Field work

Record keeping

Education

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

Job description

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) invites applications for a phytosanitary inspector. The role focuses on inspection, sampling, and regulatory compliance at entry/exit points to support modernized agri-trade and food safety processes.

The selected candidate will work in the field, coordinate with border agencies, and contribute to the establishment of NAFSA's foundational systems and institutional capabilities.