Director General at National Agri-Trade & Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) Islamabad

Further Details

National Agri-Trade & Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) is now recruiting in Islamabad. Apply for the position of Director General. The required qualification is Master. This role is within the Government Administration industry. A postgraduate degree is preferred. The application process commenced on 15 June, 2026 via Advertisement Image. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline on 10 July, 2024. This is a prime opportunity to join a renowned organization. For a step-by-step application guide and full eligibility criteria, please see the official advertisement on https://www.jobseed.pk.

Director General at National Agri-Trade & Food Safety Authority (NAFSA)

We have an immediate opening for the post of Director General. The job location is Islamabad.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: Master
• Experience: 180 months minimum
• Vacancies: 1

This is a fantastic chance to work with a reputed organization and grow professionally.

Skills

• Master's degree in Management Sciences, Agronomy, Food Safety, Veterinary Sciences, Plant Protection, Public Health, Trade/Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role in a regulator, autonomous body, large public sector organization, or comparable institution
• Demonstrated track record of leading institutional reforms, establishing organizations or large programmes, and managing multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed teams
• Experience in public finance and governance: budgeting, fund management, audit oversight, and implementation of internal controls
• Substantive understanding of SPS systems and international standards (WTO SPS, Codex, WOAH, IPPC) and their application to import/export controls and domestic regulation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills, including coordination with federal/provincial governments and engagement with the private sector and international development partners
• Experience driving digital transformation and data-driven management in a regulatory or public sector context
• Familiarity with Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem, SPS regulatory landscape, and legacy structures of DPP and AQD
• Track record of integration with national systems (Single Window, customs, laboratory networks)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive the next phase of NAFSA operationalisation: merit-based recruitment of wing and divisional leadership, establishment of regulatory systems and SOPs, and commencement of statutory functions under the NAFSA Act 2026
• Lead the orderly transition of assets, operations, and personnel from DPP and AQD into NAFSA's unified structure with minimal disruption to existing trade flows
• Provide strategic leadership to three Deputy Directors General heading SAPW, OW, and CSW, and across NAFSA's formations
• Serve as the institutional face of NAFSA in national and international forums, and as ex-officio Secretary to the Board of Governors
• Negotiate lead negotiations and international coordination to open new export markets for Pakistani agri-commodities — including fruits, vegetables, rice, meat, and dairy — directly supporting GoP's agricultural export targets
• Operationalise a credible SPS regime meeting international buyer requirements, enabling Pakistani exporters to access premium markets in the EU, GCC, China, and beyond
• Streamline pesticide registration and agrochemical standards to improve farm productivity while ensuring food safety and international MRL compliance
• Drive adoption of technology in inspection, certification, track-and-trace, and surveillance systems to reduce discretion and transaction costs for trade
• Develop national crisis management capacity for SPS incidents — pest incursions, contamination events, disease outbreaks — protecting Pakistan's export reputation
• Coordinate harmonisation of SPS standards across provinces, reducing inter-regional trade barriers for domestic agri-supply chains

How to apply

How to Apply for Director General:

• Interested candidates are invited to apply online by scanning the provided QR code.
• The detailed job description, along with all required qualifications and experience criteria, is accessible through the online portal.
• NAFSA is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all eligible individuals.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this leadership role.
• Persons with special needs are persuaded to apply; no TA/DA will be admissible for the application process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• All candidates are treated strictly on merit throughout the recruitment process.
• NAFSA/PSW reserves the right to accept or reject any application or to cancel the recruitment process at any stage, without assigning any reason.
• Recruitment will be subject to applicable directives and guidelines of the Federal Government.
• The application deadline is 15 days from the date of advertisement.

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