Director (International Trade Compliance) at National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) Karachi

Further Details

National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) is now recruiting in Karachi. Apply for the position of Director (International Trade Compliance). The required qualification is Master. This role is within the Government Administration industry. A postgraduate degree is preferred. The application process commenced on 29 July, 2026 via Advertisement Image. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline on 13 August, 2026. 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 (International Trade Compliance) at National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA)

We have an immediate opening for the post of Director (International Trade Compliance). The job location is Karachi.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: Master
• Experience: 144 months minimum
• Vacancies: 1

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

Skills

• Planning & Organising
• Communication
• Judgement/Decision Making
• Results/Quality Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Self-Confidence/Resilience

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the ITC Division to ensure effective, risk-based and technology-enabled SPS compliance controls at designated airports, seaports, dry ports, and land border crossings, in line with NAFSA's mandate and notified regulations
• Oversee and guide Deputy Directors for ITC Plant Exports, Plant Imports, Animals, and Food Safety, ensuring clear accountability, segregation of duties, and consistent decision-making; plan and manage deployment of ITC field formations to maintain operational readiness
• Ensure standardized implementation and periodic updating of operational SOPs for documentary checks, inspection, sampling, quarantine, treatment, detention/release, certification, and incident management, with controlled documentation and audit trails
• Oversee import controls and export compliance/certification (phytosanitary and veterinary), including certificate verification, physical inspection, pre-export and treatment verification, and support to importing-country audits and verification missions
• Coordinate sample management and laboratory interface (chain-of-custody, turnaround times, non-compliance follow-up) and day-to-day operations with Customs, port/airport authorities, provincial nominated departments, and third-party conformance bodies
• Maintain operational dashboards and periodic performance reporting (clearance/tumaround times, inspection coverage, non-compliance rates, detentions/seizures, rejections, and stakeholder complaints) for DDG OW/DG review
• Lead border preparedness and incident response (outbreaks, pest incursions, contamination events); enforce ethical conduct and manage conflict-of-interest risks, coordinating with Legal, Internal Audit, and the Secretariat on sensitive cases and enforcement actions

How to apply

How to Apply for Director (International Trade Compliance):

Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications for the Director (International Trade Compliance) position. The application process is entirely online and requires candidates to adhere strictly to the outlined procedures.

• Scan QR Code: Begin your application by scanning the provided QR code in the advertisement. This will direct you to the online application portal.
• Access Job Details: Upon accessing the portal, you will find comprehensive details regarding the job description, including all essential qualifications and experience criteria required for this role.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: NAFSA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals. Female candidates and persons with special needs are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Application Submission: Ensure your application is submitted within 15 days from the date of this advertisement, as no late applications will be entertained.
• No TA/DA: Please note that no travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for the selection process.
• Contact: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages. NAFSA/PSW reserves the right to accept or reject any application or cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.

All recruitment processes will be conducted in accordance with the applicable directives and guidelines of the Federal Government of Pakistan.

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