The Assistant Director processes pesticide business registration and renewal applications, verifies compliance records, and maintains electronic databases. Responsibilities include coordinating with applicants and inspection units, drafting regulatory communications, and compiling periodic reports. Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or MPhil in a relevant scientific discipline and have a minimum of four years of experience in regulatory documentation or compliance systems.
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:
- Process applications for registration/renewal of pesticide businesses and verify completeness of documentation and compliance records.
- Maintain registration files and electronic databases and support issuance of routine notices and correspondence.
- Liaise with applicants and inspection units to obtain compliance inputs and follow up on deficiencies.
- Prepare draft decision notes, renewal notices, and routine regulatory communications under supervision.
- Support compilation of periodic reports and summaries for supervisory review.
- 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 Agriculture (Entomology/Plant Protection/Plant Pathology, Weed Science) or, Chemistry/Environmental Sciences or related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in regulatory documentation, registration/compliance systems, or related work.
- Strong documentation and computer skills; attention to detail.
- Good coordination and communication skills.
For contact, kindly reach out to hr.support@psw.gov.pk
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