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Pakistan Single Window

<div>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead NAFSA&rsquo;s annual budget formulation cycle including preparation of budget ceilings/assumptions, consolidation of Wing/Directorate submissions, quality assurance of justifications, and timely submission in line with applicable government/authority requirements and timelines.</li><li>
Develop and issue budget guidelines, templates, chart-of-accounts mapping (as applicable), and calendar milestones; coordinate with Wings/Directorates to ensure completeness, consistency, and alignment with the approved organogram and implementation roadmap.</li><li>
Facilitate budget review meetings with Wings/Directorates to challenge assumptions, validate headcount and procurement plans, identify duplication, and ensure prioritization within available resource envelopes.</li><li>
Support medium-term planning and resource forecasting (e.g., 3&ndash;5 year outlook) including scenario analysis for phased staffing, infrastructure expansion, and operational readiness of field formations to inform strategic decisions.</li><li>
Monitor budget utilization and variances on a periodic basis; prepare management dashboards and variance analysis highlighting drivers, emerging risks, and recommended corrective actions.</li><li>
Coordinate internal budget controls including re-appropriations, virements, supplementary requests, and internal adjustments, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and compliance with applicable financial rules and delegated authorities.</li><li>
Support development of cost recovery and fee-related planning inputs (estimates, sensitivities, revenue assumptions) in coordination with Revenue &amp; Fees and relevant technical Wings to strengthen financial sustainability planning.</li><li>
Maintain complete budget documentation and audit trails including approvals, working papers, assumptions, and supporting evidence for internal/external audit requirements.</li><li>
Collaborate with Procurement and HR/Administration teams to ensure budget alignment with procurement plans, contract commitments, headcount plans, and asset/estate requirements.</li><li>
Prepare budget briefs and presentations for senior leadership and governance forums as required (e.g., DG, Finance Committee/Board), including key trade-offs and affordability considerations.</li><li>
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director (Finance &amp; Procurement) consistent with NAFSA&rsquo;s mandate.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s / bachelor&rsquo;s (Minimum sixteen years) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Finance, or related discipline; professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA) preferred.
</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 8 years overall experience with at least 5 years relevant experience in budgeting, planning, or public sector financial management.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in spreadsheets/financial modelling.</li><li>
Knowledge of government budgeting processes and compliance requirements (preferred).</li><li>
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.</li></ul></div>

Deputy Director (Budget & Planning) | NAFSA

<div>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.
Reporting to the Deputy Director General, the Director Legal provides legal leadership to NAFSA and ensures the Authority&rsquo;s actions are legally sound, proportionate and defensible. The role advises on interpretation and implementation of the NAFSA Act, rules, regulations and SPS measures; supports enforcement processes; manages litigation and legal risk; and reviews contracts, procurement documents and institutional policies. The position also supports internal governance arrangements and capacity building for authorized officers on legal procedures and evidence management. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide legal advice on interpretation and implementation of the NAFSA Act, rules, regulations and prescribed SPS measures, including guidance to operational and scientific functions.</li><li>
Draft, review and vet legal instruments and documents, including rules/regulations/notifications, SOPs, contracts, MoUs, procurement documents and service agreements.</li><li>
Support enforcement actions by advising on due process, evidence requirements, seizures/detentions, penalties, forfeiture, product recalls and corrective measures under applicable laws.</li><li>
Design and support adjudication and appeal mechanisms, including templates, orders, timelines and standard operating procedures for authorized officers and adjudicators.</li><li>
Manage and coordinate litigation involving NAFSA; liaise with the Attorney General&rsquo;s Office, Ministry of Law, provincial law departments and external counsel as required.</li><li>
Provide legal input on complaint handling and dispute resolution mechanisms, including legal aspects of complaint resolution committees and grievance processes.</li><li>
Advise on regulatory compliance and legal risk management; maintain a legal risk register and provide periodic updates to the Director General on high-risk matters.</li><li>
Review and advise on HR-related legal matters (service rules, disciplinary proceedings, employment contracts) to ensure fair and consistent treatment and legal defensibility.</li><li>
Support international cooperation and trade matters by reviewing legal aspects of SPS notifications, equivalence arrangements, mutual recognition and related agreements.</li><li>
Maintain a legal repository of laws, rules, precedents and legal opinions; strengthen document management and version control for regulatory instruments.</li><li>
Provide training and capacity building for officers on legal procedures, drafting, evidence handling and court processes to improve enforcement quality.</li><li>
Perform any other legal responsibilities assigned by the Director General or Board/committees.</li><li>
Interact on behalf of the Authority with relevant Federal and Provincial government authorities as and when required with regard to corporate/ contractual/ commercial/ legal matters of the Authority.</li><li>
Provide support in preparation and vetting of Service Level Agreements with various public and private sector stakeholders.</li><li>
Review and legal endorsement and legal vetting of Bidding Documents, contracts/ agreements for inviting Bids for procurement as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004, Notification of successful bidder and assistance in grievances redressal or any other matter incidental thereto.</li><li>
Provide legal assistance to vet contracts and handle disputes in contract agreement whether at national or international level.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
LLB (Minimum) / LLM preferred from a recognized university; enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court is preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience drafting or reviewing legislation, rules/regulations, notifications, contracts and procurement documents.
</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 12 years of relevant legal experience, including regulatory/administrative law, commercial/contracts, and litigation, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of Pakistan administrative and criminal justice processes (evidence, procedures), and experience coordinating court matters and legal representation.</li><li>
Experience advising on enforcement, adjudication and compliance functions in a regulator, autonomous body or public sector organization is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Understanding of SPS regulatory context and international trade law principles (WTO SPS, Codex/WOAH/IPPC frameworks) is an advantage.</li><li>
Excellent legal writing, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and prepare Board/committee briefs.</li><li>
High integrity, confidentiality and sound judgment; strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.</li></ul></div>

Director Legal | NAFSA

<div>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.
Reporting to the Deputy Director General- CSW, NAFSA, the Director Human Resource &amp; Administration will provide strategic leadership for NAFSA&rsquo;s people agenda and corporate administration, ensuring the Authority builds a high-performing workforce and a resilient enabling environment to deliver its science- and risk-based regulatory mandate. The role will translate the approved organogram and implementation roadmap into a phased workforce strategy and capability plan; establish fit-for-purpose governance for HR policies, systems, and performance (HR Manual, performance management, compensation and benefits, HRIS); and embed merit, transparency, and workforce analytics to strengthen recruitment, retention, and organizational effectiveness. In parallel, the role will set service standards and governance for corporate administration&mdash;including estate and facilities oversight, asset lifecycle management, and travel/transport and logistics frameworks&mdash;to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective support to CSW and field operations. The Director will serve as technical secretariat to the HR Committee/Board on job architecture, job evaluation, market benchmarking, and compensation strategy, and will lead the people and administrative dimensions of the DPP/AQD transition to ensure continuity of services, orderly integration of staff and assets, and timely institutionalization within the prescribed statutory timeline.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead development and execution of NAFSA&rsquo;s People Strategy aligned with the Authority&rsquo;s mandate and Implementation Roadmap, including an annual HR delivery plan, milestones, and performance reporting.</li><li>
Provide strategic advisory to the Director General and HR Committee/Board through market intelligence, benchmarking, and evidence-based recommendations on HR policies, compensation, and workforce risks.</li><li>
Own enterprise workforce planning and resourcing strategy for CSW and field operations, including manpower modelling, scenario planning, and optimal sourcing options to ensure operational readiness.</li><li>
Establish and continuously refine NAFSA&rsquo;s job architecture (job descriptions, competency frameworks, grade mapping, decision rights, and KPI linkages) to enable clarity, accountability, and scalable organization design.</li><li>
Develop, approve-cycle, and institutionalize the HR governance framework (HR Manual, SOPs, service standards) covering recruitment, onboarding, discipline, performance, learning, promotions/career progression, and separation&mdash;ensuring compliance with applicable laws and notified rules.</li><li>
Embed equity, inclusion, and safe workplace standards in policies and practices, including mechanisms to prevent harassment/discrimination and promote a respectful work environment.</li><li>
Establish a merit-based, transparent and time-bound hiring framework for critical leadership and technical roles, including standardized selection tools, documentation, and governance controls.</li><li>
Build strategic sourcing channels and partnerships (executive search, universities, professional bodies, talent pools) to ensure access to high-quality candidates for specialized roles.</li><li>
Establish HR analytics and reporting (recruitment pipeline, time-to-hire, vacancies, turnover, diversity indicators) and provide periodic dashboards to the DG and HR Committee/Board.</li><li>
Design and implement an organization-wide performance management framework linked to KPIs, capability development, confirmation/promotion decisions, and (where applicable) performance outcomes and rewards.  Develop and implement succession planning and leadership development for critical roles, including talent reviews, pipeline planning, and targeted retention strategies.</li><li>
Institutionalize onboarding and orientation for new hires and transferred staff to ensure early productivity, role clarity, integrity expectations, and alignment with NAFSA policies and mandate.</li><li>
Lead implementation of an HRIS/HRM solution covering employee master data, recruitment, leave/attendance, performance, training, and reporting; ensure data quality, confidentiality, access controls, and audit trails.</li><li>
Strengthen employee relations and conduct discipline through effective grievance redressal, dispute resolution, consistent application of policies, and advisory support to leadership on sensitive matters.</li><li>
Lead compensation and benefits strategy within approved budgets and policy directions, including periodic review of pay structures, allowances, benefits design, and affordability analysis.</li><li>
Ensure robust HR operations and records governance&mdash;accurate personnel files, service history, and HR inputs for payroll&mdash;supported by secure recordkeeping and compliance controls.
</li><li>Provide strategic oversight and service governance for general administration, including service standards, facilities/estate coordination, workplace services, and vendor-managed support functions.</li><li>
Establish and enforce an asset lifecycle management framework (asset acquisition coordination, tagging, custody, verification, movement controls, and disposals/condemnation processes) in coordination with Finance/Procurement as applicable.</li><li>
Set governance and controls for travel, transport, and logistics, including travel policy, authorization controls, fleet/logistics utilization standards, and cost containment measures to support CSW and field operations.</li><li>
Lead the people and administrative dimensions of the DPP/AQD transition, including staff mapping/placement support, onboarding/orientation, harmonization of administrative processes (as approved), and change management interventions to ensure continuity of services within the statutory timeline.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree (16 years of education) in Human Resource Management, Business/Public Administration, Management Sciences, or related discipline (HEC-recognized).</li><li>
Candidates with Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, CIPD, or equivalent) will be preferred.</li><li>
Strong grounding in Pakistan labor laws, government/autonomous body service rules, disciplinary procedures and HR best practices (DEI, grievance handling, workplace conduct).
</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 12 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Head of HR/CHRO or equivalent), preferably in a regulator, autonomous body or large organization.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in organization design, manpower planning, and talent acquisition for technical/specialized roles through fair and transparent hiring processes.</li><li>
Hands-on experience implementing performance management frameworks, compensation/benefits review processes, and HR operations (including payroll coordination and employee relations).</li><li>
Proven capability to lead change management, restructuring or integration/transition of staff and functions, including onboarding and culturebuilding in a start-up organization.</li></ul></div>

Director Human Resource & Admin | NAFSA

<div>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.
Reporting to the Deputy Director General (Scientific Advisory &amp; Policy Wing), the Director provides senior managerial and coordination support to the Wing to oversee all matters related to risk assessment domain.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead the development and evaluation of science based risk assessments and mitigation strategies for foods safety, animal health, plant protection and pesticides.</li><li>
Provide support in the strategic direction on risk identification, analysis and control.</li><li>
Lead and manage the national program for scientific risk assessment related to plant health, including pest risk analysis (PRA), biosecurity threats, and phytosanitary import/export systems.</li><li>
Oversee coordination on risk assessment of foods safety, animal health, plant protection and pesticides related matters at international, national and provincial level.</li><li>
Support coordination with provincial nominated departments, academia and development partners on studies, sampling, surveillance design, and technical cooperation as assigned by the DDG SAPW.</li><li>
Developing crisis/emergency risk management plans for government and industry</li><li>
Provide science based inputs for development of regulations to manage risks related to food safety, plants and animal health.</li><li>
Horizon scanning and foresight analysis to identify emerging practices and technologies and evolving international trends related to risk assessment.</li><li>
Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for risk assessment in NAFSA including development of technical modules, guidance notes and induction materials.</li><li>
Provide Secretariat functions to the Scientific Committee/technical committees/working groups as assigned for risks related domains (including agenda/paper preparation, minutes, action tracking).</li><li>
Support the DDG SAPW in translating Wing priorities into annual work plans, project portfolios, timelines and KPIs; monitor delivery and prepare performance dashboards and management reports.
</li><li>Ensure performance of functions by sub-ordinates as per their respective job descriptions.</li><li>
Perform any other functions assigned by the DDG SAPW / DG to support NAFSA&rsquo;s SPS and food safety mandate.</li>
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA&rsquo;s mandate. 
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Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Minimum sixteen years of education (Master&rsquo;s degree) (M.Phil/PhD preferred) in Food Safety/Food Science, Veterinary Sciences, Plant Health/Plant Protection, Agriculture Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weeds Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Toxicology, Agriculture, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution.</li><li>
Research publications in HEC recognized journals</li><li>
Demonstrated understanding of SPS systems and international standards (WTO SPS, Codex, WOAH, IPPC) and their application to national regulation and trade facilitation.
</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in scientific/regulatory policy, SPS systems, standards development, risk assessment, or related work, including at least 5 years in a managerial/coordination role.</li><li>
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary technical work streams and producing high-quality technical documentation (e.g., risk assessments, standards, regulatory drafts) under defined governance processes.</li><li>
Strong analytical and drafting skills; ability to translate scientific and regulatory concepts into implementable guidance for operational teams.</li><li>
Experience working with public sector governance processes, stakeholder consultation and committee secretariat support is an advantage.</li><li>
High integrity and professionalism with ability to manage confidential information, conflict-of-interest safeguards and evidence-based decision support.</li><li>
Proven performance in developing and implementing risk assessment frameworks.</li><li>
Excellent knowledge of international phytosanitary standards (ISPMs), IPPC frameworks, and the SPS Agreement.</li></ul></div>

Director (Risk Assessment) | NAFSA

Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

<div>
 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.
 
 
 The Director General is the chief executive of NAFSA appointed under the NAFSA Act, responsible for establishing and leading the Authority while overseeing smooth transition from legacy departments including Department of Plant Protection and Animal Quarantine Department. Reporting to the Board of Governors of NAFSA, the Director General is required to provide strategic direction and effective governance for optimal service delivery as per statutory mandate of NAFSA.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Timely establishment of NAFSA on modern lines with required systems, policies, SOPs, staffing to ensure effective service delivery as per assigned legal mandate under NAFSA Act 2026
 </li>
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 Oversee timely transition of assets, operations and systems from legacy departments including DPP and AQD with minimal risk of business disruption or non-compliances
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide strategic leadership and act as the chief executive officer of the Authority
 </li>
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 Serve as ex-officio member and secretary to the Board of Governors while providing support in implementation of Board's decisions
 </li>
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 Develop and execute NAFSA's strategic plan and annual work plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Performance reporting to the Board and Federal Government, setting-up KPIs and robust performance appraisal mechanism
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish an appropriate service structure and lead merit-based recruitment of key leadership and technical staff
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee establishment of various formations of NAFSA with clear responsibilities and development of their operational processes to optimally deliver assigned functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop effective coordination and collaboration mechanism between different formations of NAFSA
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure capacity building and workforce readiness for operations and support functions
 </li>
 <li>
 Development of needed corporate culture and mechanisms to attract and retain best in class human resource and ensure their optimal utilization
 </li>
 <li>
 Approve internal policies, SOPs, delegations and control frameworks consistent with the Act and Board directions
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote integrity, transparency and accountable decision-making
 </li>
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 Provide stewardship of the NAFSA Fund and budget processes, ensuring financial sustainability, and effective oversight of the Finance and corporate controls
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure audit and accountability arrangements, including facilitation of internal and external audits including those by the Auditor General of Pakistan, ensure timely corrective actions and closure of observations
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent NAFSA in national and international forums; coordinate with federal and provincial governments, regulators, Customs and development partners to advance SPS compliances, food safety and trade facilitation objectives especially enhancing and sustaining Pakistan's market access for enhanced exports of agri-products
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead risk management and emergency response for SPS incidents (outbreaks, contamination, pest incursions), including crisis coordination and stakeholder communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Adoption of technology and digitalization to minimize human interface and discretion in day to day operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective management of various services providers and related service level agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Delegate powers and functions to authorized officers as appropriate and ensure effective oversight of delegated authorities, consistent with the Act and prescribed conditions.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Master Degree (16 years of education) Management Sciences, Agronomy, Food Safety, Veterinary Sciences, Plant Protection, Public Health, Trade/Economics, or a related field from a reputable institution
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 
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 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
 </li>
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 Proven track record of leading institutional reforms, establishing organizations or large programs, and managing multi-disciplinary teams and geographically distributed operations
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in public finance and governance, including budgeting, fund management, audit oversight and implementation of internal controls
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated understanding of SPS systems and international standards (WTO SPS, Codex, WOAH, IPPC) and their application to import/export controls and domestic regulation
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills, including coordination with federal/provincial governments and engagement with private sector and international partners
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and decision-making abilities with high integrity, independence and resilience under pressure
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience driving digital transformation, data-driven management and integration with national systems is an advantage
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Director General | NAFSA

<div>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s foundational team, contributing to the development of systems, processes, and institutional capabilities.
The Director General is the chief executive of NAFSA appointed under the NAFSA Act, responsible for establishing and leading the Authority while overseeing smooth transition from legacy departments including Department of Plant Protection and Animal Quarantine Department. Reporting to the Board of Governors of NAFSA, the Director General is required to provide strategic direction and effective governance for optimal service delivery as per statutory mandate of NAFSA.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Timely establishment of NAFSA on modern lines with required systems, policies, SOPs, staffing to ensure effective service delivery as per assigned legal mandate under NAFSA Act 2026.</li><li>
Oversee timely transition of assets, operations and systems from legacy departments including DPP and AQD with minimal risk of business disruption or non-compliances.</li><li>
Provide strategic leadership and act as the chief executive officer of the Authority.</li><li>
Serve as ex-officio member and secretary to the Board of Governors while providing support in implementation of Board&rsquo;s decisions.</li><li>
Develop and execute NAFSA&rsquo;s strategic plan and annual work plans.</li><li>
Performance reporting to the Board and Federal Government, setting-up KPIs and robust performance appraisal mechanism.</li><li>
Establish an appropriate service structure and lead merit-based recruitment of key leadership and technical staff.</li><li>
Oversee establishment of various formations of NAFSA with clear responsibilities and development of their operational processes to optimally deliver assigned functions</li><li>
Develop effective coordination and collaboration mechanism between different formations of NAFSA</li><li>
Ensure capacity building and workforce readiness for operations and support functions</li><li>
Development of needed corporate culture and mechanisms to attract and retain best in class human resource and ensure their optimal utilization</li><li>
Approve internal policies, SOPs, delegations and control frameworks consistent with the Act and Board directions.</li><li>
Promote integrity, transparency and accountable decision-making.</li><li>
Provide stewardship of the NAFSA Fund and budget processes, ensuring financial sustainability, and effective oversight of the Finance and corporate controls.</li><li>
Ensure audit and accountability arrangements, including facilitation of internal and external audits including those by the Auditor General of Pakistan, ensure timely corrective actions and closure of observations.</li><li>
Represent NAFSA in national and international forums; coordinate with federal and provincial governments, regulators, Customs and development partners to advance SPS compliances, food safety and trade facilitation objectives especially enhancing and sustaining Pakistan&rsquo;s market access for enhanced exports of agri-products.</li><li>
Lead risk management and emergency response for SPS incidents (outbreaks, contamination, pest incursions), including crisis coordination and stakeholder communication.</li><li>
Adoption of technology and digitalization to minimize human interface and discretion in day to day operations.</li><li>
Effective management of various services providers and related service level agreements.</li>
Delegate powers and functions to authorized officers as appropriate and ensure effective oversight of delegated authorities, consistent with the Act and prescribed conditions. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Master Degree (16 years of education) Management Sciences, Agronomy, Food Safety, Veterinary Sciences, Plant Protection, Public Health, Trade/Economics, or a related field from a reputable institution.</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
Proven track record of leading institutional reforms, establishing organizations or large programs, and managing multi-disciplinary teams and geographically distributed operations.</li><li>
Experience in public finance and governance, including budgeting, fund management, audit oversight and implementation of internal controls.</li><li>
Demonstrated understanding of SPS systems and international standards (WTO SPS, Codex, WOAH, IPPC) and their application to import/export controls and domestic regulation.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills, including coordination with federal/provincial governments and engagement with private sector and international partners.</li><li>
Excellent communication and decision-making abilities with high integrity, independence and resilience under pressure.</li><li>
Experience driving digital transformation, data-driven management and integration with national systems is an advantage.</li></ul></div>

<div>
 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.
 
 
 Reporting to the DDG CSW, Director Finance &amp; Procurement leads the establishment and operation of a transparent, efficient and compliant procurement and contract management function for NAFSA. The role ensures that procurement planning, tendering, evaluation support, contract award, and contract administration are conducted in accordance with applicable public procurement rules, NAFSA policies and integrity standards. The position also supports value-for-money outcomes through category planning, vendor management, timely procurements for critical regulatory operations, and strong record-keeping to support audits and governance oversight.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Establish and manage the procurement and contract management function for NAFSA, including SOPs, templates, checklists and controls aligned with applicable procurement rules and Board-approved policies
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 Prepare annual/quarterly procurement plans aligned with approved budgets and work plans; monitor execution, lead times and risks, and propose corrective measures to meet operational timelines
 </li>
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 Lead end-to-end procurement processes: review requisitions, support specification/ToR development, determine procurement method, prepare bidding documents, publish solicitations, and coordinate bid receipt and opening
 </li>
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 Coordinate and support evaluation committees (technical and financial evaluations); ensure process transparency, documentation completeness, conflict-of-interest controls and approvals as per delegations
 </li>
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 Manage contract award and administration, including issuance of purchase orders/contracts, performance securities, deliverables tracking, amendments/variations, and contract close-out in coordination with Finance and Legal
 </li>
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 Develop and maintain a supplier database, panels/framework arrangements (where approved), and vendor performance evaluation mechanisms; manage vendor communications and dispute resolution with Legal support
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 Ensure compliance with procurement record-keeping requirements (tender files, evaluation reports, approvals and contract documents) and maintain audit-ready procurement registers and dashboards
 </li>
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 Support procurement reporting to management/Board committees as required, including procurement KPIs (cycle time, compliance, competition levels, savings/value-for-money indicators) and exception reporting
 </li>
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 Implement and promote digital procurement workflows and e-procurement tools (as adopted by NAFSA), ensuring secure approvals, audit trails and integration with finance/ERP systems
 </li>
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 Support disposal of obsolete/unserviceable assets in coordination with Admin and Finance through transparent disposal/auction processes as per rules and approved procedures
 </li>
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 Identify procurement and contract risks; recommend mitigation controls and contribute to ERM and internal control strengthening, including responses to audit observations and corrective action tracking
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 Lead and develop procurement staff; conduct trainings on procurement rules, ethics, evaluation processes and contract management to strengthen institutional capacity.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master's degree (16 years of education) in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain/Procurement, Engineering, Law or a related discipline from a recognized university (Bachelor's degree with strong relevant experience may be considered)
 </li>
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 Professional procurement/contract management certification (e.g., CIPS, CPP, CPSM or equivalent) is an advantage.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 12 years of relevant procurement and contract management experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role; experience with public sector/autonomous bodies or donor-funded procurement is preferred
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 Demonstrated hands-on experience conducting competitive procurements (goods, works and services) under applicable public procurement rules, including preparation of bidding documents and evaluation support
 </li>
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 Experience in contract administration and vendor performance management, including handling variations, deliverables tracking and coordination of payments with Finance
 </li>
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 Strong understanding of integrity safeguards (conflict of interest, confidentiality, transparency) and ability to ensure robust documentation for audit and governance review
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 Experience implementing digital procurement tools/e-procurement workflows and using data for procurement dashboards and performance reporting
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 Strong negotiation, analytical and communication skills; ability to advise technical teams on procurement strategies and ensure value-for-money outcomes
 </li>
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 High integrity, impartiality and resilience; ability to handle tight timelines, multiple procurements and sensitive stakeholder environments.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Director Finance & Procurement | NAFSA

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Deputy Director (Budget & Planning) | NAFSA

Director Legal | NAFSA

Director Human Resource & Admin | NAFSA

Director (Risk Assessment) | NAFSA

Director General | NAFSA

Director General | NAFSA

Director Finance & Procurement | NAFSA