Pakistan Single Window

Unified digital platform for import/export clearance

Deputy Director - ITC Food Safety

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeKarachi, Karachi City, Sindh, PakistanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in food safety inspection or regulation, laboratory or analytical work, or Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) border compliance is required.
A minimum eighteen years of education is required, with an M.Sc. (Hons.) or MPhil in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Chemistry/Toxicology, or a related discipline.
Knowledge of Codex standards and risk-based food control concepts is required.
Strong coordination and reporting skills are required.
High integrity and the ability to operate in enforcement and compliance environments are required.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate food safety inspection and compliance operations at notified points of entry and exit for regulated food commodities.
Implement risk-based inspection approaches, sampling plans, and documentary verification procedures for food consignments in accordance with notified standards and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with laboratories and competent authorities for timely testing, follow-up on results, and enforcement actions when non-compliance is detected.
Manage implementation of emergency and special measures notified for food safety incidents or high-risk commodities or origins.
Maintain national food safety import and export compliance records, including sampling outcomes, rejections, detentions, and corrective actions.
Coordinate with SAPW on risk assessment and SRD to align border controls with risk profiles and standards.
Prepare periodic operational reports and contribute to incident response and international compliance communications as required.
Supervise assigned food safety ITC field staff and ensure capacity building and professional conduct.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Deputy Director (ITC Food Safety) | NAFSA

Pakistan Single Window · Karachi, Pakistan · Contract · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: NATIONAL AGRI-TRADE AND FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY

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.

Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate food safety inspection and compliance operations at points of entry/exit for regulated food commodities as notified.
Implement risk-based inspection approaches, sampling plans, and documentary verification procedures for food consignments in accordance with notified standards and SOPs.
Coordinate with laboratories and competent authorities for timely testing, results follow-up, and enforcement actions where non-compliance is detected.
Manage implementation of emergency and special measures notified for food safety incidents or high-risk commodities/origins.
Maintain national food safety import/export compliance records including sampling outcomes, rejections, detentions, and corrective actions.
Coordinate with SAPW (risk assessment and SRD) for alignment of border controls with risk profiles and standards.
Prepare periodic operational reports and contribute to incident response and international compliance communications as required.
Supervise assigned food safety ITC field staff and ensure capacity building and professional conduct.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.

Requirements

Education:

M.Sc. (Hons.) / MPhil (minimum eighteen years of education) in Food Science & Technology, Microbiology, Public Health, Chemistry/Toxicology or a related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in food safety inspection/regulation, laboratory/analytical work, or SPS border compliance.
Knowledge of Codex standards and risk-based food control concepts.
Strong coordination and reporting skills.
High integrity and ability to operate in enforcement/compliance environments.

For contact, kindly reach out to [email protected].

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About the Company

Pakistan Single Window

Unified digital platform for import/export clearance

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) brings together importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, banks, and about 77 government agencies on one electronic platform to digitize cross-border trade. Traders submit data online; the system validates, routes, and processes steps across agencies and banks, enabling online licensing, payments, and clearance while using an Integrated Risk Management System and replacing paper forms. It differs from others by being government-led and acting as a national, single-entry hub that integrates customs, tax, licensing, and financial steps across many entities, reducing fragmentation. The goal is to make trade faster, cheaper, and more transparent, cutting transaction costs and expanding digital trade services with plans to digitize related systems like the Port Community System and Airport Community System.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2020

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