Deputy Director (MAIC Animal) / Veterinary Officer

About the role

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), which is being set up to strengthen Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem through stronger regulatory oversight, facilitation and modernisation of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate joins NAFSA's foundational team, working on-site in Islamabad.

Key responsibilities

• Lead international coordination on animal health and trade in animals and animal products, including engagement with WOAH and regional or bilateral forums.
• Represent Pakistan at WOAH General Sessions and liaise with WOAH on disease reporting and disease-free status recognition.
• Document and update veterinary import/export requirements imposed by trading partners and turn them into operational guidance for field formations and exporters.
• Support market access negotiations by preparing technical dossiers, health status information, surveillance evidence and responses to trading partner questionnaires.
• Coordinate vetting and harmonisation of international veterinary certificates and health protocols with foreign competent authorities.
• Provide technical input for Pakistan's positions in bilateral and multilateral discussions on SPS measures affecting animals and animal products.
• Coordinate international notifications of notifiable animal diseases, food safety, animal welfare and veterinary products, and prepare official communications with relevant national institutions.
• Work with SRD and Risk Assessment so that regulatory measures and risk opinions match international commitments and market access priorities.
• Engage exporters, industry associations and provincial departments on market access and compliance, and report periodically on market access status, pending issues and non-compliances.
• Maintain high standards of governance, record-keeping and confidentiality, and perform other duties assigned by the reporting officer.

Required profile

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent recognised by PVMC (preferred).
• Master's degree (16 years of education) or demonstrated experience in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health, epidemiology or related fields (preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in veterinary services, animal quarantine, SPS compliance, international coordination or market access, including with trading partners.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of WOAH standards, SPS Agreement principles and international certification practices.
• Drafting and communication skills, including technical briefs and negotiation support documents.

To apply, candidates submit their application through Pakistan Single Window.