Assistant Director (Plant Health Risk)

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.

• Support the Deputy Director Plant-Risk in carrying out assigned functions.

• Support pest risk assessment activities through collection, cleaning, and organisation of relevant datasets (surveillance, interceptions, pest distribution, trade pathways).

• Conduct technical analysis to support PRA, including literature review and compilation of evidence for hazard identification and pathway assessment.

• Draft sections of PRA documents, technical notes, and briefing material under the supervision of the Deputy Director.

• Maintain pest risk databases, pest lists, and reference documentation to support assessments and regulatory decisions.

• Coordinate with provincial departments and laboratories for obtaining field and diagnostic evidence required for PRA.

• Assist in preparation of presentations and submissions for internal peer review and Scientific Committee deliberations.

• Support monitoring of global pest alerts, SPS notifications, and scientific updates relevant to plant health risk.

• Ensure documentation, version control, and record-keeping for all risk assessment outputs.

• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Requirements

Education

-Minimum sixteen years of education (BSc. Honours) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weeds Science or a related discipline from a well reputed academic institution recognized by HEC.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in plant protection, quarantine, pest surveillance, or SPS-related analytical work (fresh/entry candidates with strong PRA exposure may be considered).

• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Office; database/spreadsheet handling) and strong technical writing skills.

• Ability to analyze scientific information and translate it into structured regulatory documentation.

• Strong interpersonal skills for coordination with field and laboratory stakeholders.

For contact, kindly reach out to hr.support@psw.gov.pk.