Inspector ITC Animals

About the role

Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is recruiting on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) for an Inspector ITC Animals position. NAFSA is being set up as a national initiative to strengthen Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem through stronger regulatory oversight, facilitation and modernisation of food safety and trade processes. The selected candidate will join NAFSA's foundational team and work on-site in Islamabad.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect animals and animal products at points of entry and exit to verify compliance with notified SPS measures and import/export requirements.
• Check and validate health certificates, permits, invoices and other documents for completeness and authenticity.
• Carry out pre-shipment and/or post-arrival inspections as assigned and record findings in prescribed formats.
• Collect samples such as blood, tissue, swabs, faecal and urine samples for laboratory examination, ensuring proper labelling, preservation and chain-of-custody.
• Monitor and record cold-chain temperatures for perishable consignments and report deviations.
• Implement quarantine instructions and help monitor animals in quarantine facilities, including basic welfare checks.
• Report non-compliances promptly and support enforcement actions such as detention, re-export, treatment, processing or destruction as directed.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and help prepare daily and weekly activity reports.

Required profile

• Master's degree (16 years of education) or demonstrated experience in international trade/SPS, veterinary public health, epidemiology or related fields.
• DVM, BSc (Hons.) Animal Sciences, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry or a closely related discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant field experience in inspection/quarantine, veterinary practice, livestock/animal products handling or regulatory compliance; port or airport experience is an advantage.
• Ability to work in shifts and field environments, with strong attention to detail and integrity.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of import/export documentation, health certification and basic SPS/quarantine requirements.
• Sample collection, preservation and chain-of-custody handling.
• Cold-chain monitoring and basic biosafety practices.

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