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director secretariat nafsa

Pakistan Single Window (PSW)

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 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 NAFSA Secretariat (Company Secretary) provides end-to-end secretarial, governance and compliance support to the Board of Governors (BoG) and its committees, enabling effective oversight, timely decision-making and documentation integrity. The role supports the Director General in his statutory capacity as Secretary to the BoG by coordinating Board and committee meetings, managing Board papers and records, tracking implementation of decisions, and maintaining statutory registers and compliance calendars under the NAFSA Act, 2026 and notified rules/regulations. The position also establishes secure digital and physical record management for governance documentation, ensuring confidentiality, transparency and auditability.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Act as the professional secretariat for the BoG and its committees (including HR, Finance &amp; Audit, Planning &amp; Development and statutory committees), ensuring smooth governance operations and timely convening of meetings
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 Develop and manage an annual Board/committee meeting calendar; coordinate agendas, meeting logistics, circulation of notices and papers, and ensure quorum and procedural compliance
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate preparation of Board papers by liaising with NAFSA wings and functions; ensure completeness, quality, and appropriate legal/financial vetting before submission
 </li>
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 Record accurate minutes and resolutions; maintain a decision register and secure repository of approved papers, minutes and resolutions with version control and access management
 </li>
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 Maintain statutory registers and governance documentation, including Board/committee composition, terms of appointment, declarations of interest, attendance, and approvals as required under the Act and governance guidelines
 </li>
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 Track implementation of BoG and committee decisions across NAFSA; maintain action logs, follow-up mechanisms and periodic compliance/progress reports for Chairpersons, the BoG and the Director General
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft and manage official correspondence of the BoG/committees (letters, notes, notifications and directives), handles the BoG/logistics (Agenda, Minutes, Quorum) in coordination with the Director General and relevant ministries/departments, ensuring timely dispatch and record retention
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate induction and orientation of Board and committee members; prepare briefing packs on mandate, governance framework, ethics/conflict-of-interest, key risks and performance dashboards
 </li>
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 Support development and administration of governance policies and procedures (Board charters, committee ToRs, operational guidelines, document templates and confidentiality protocols) and ensure periodic updates
 </li>
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 Facilitate governance reporting requirements, including inputs to annual reports, statutory reporting to Federal Government, and coordination of meeting fee/expense processing in collaboration with Finance (as per approved policies)
 </li>
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 Establish and administer secure digital workflows (board portal/e-meetings, document management, e-signature and action tracking) in coordination with ICT to improve governance efficiency and audit trails
 </li>
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 Lead, supervise and develop Secretariat staff (board affairs, committee coordination and compliance officers); set work priorities, ensure service standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
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 Master's degree (16 years of education) in Public Administration, Management Sciences/Business Administration, Law, Corporate Governance or a related discipline from a recognized university; LLB/LLM is preferred for governance/legal drafting heavy environments
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 Professional qualification/certification in corporate governance or company secretarial practice (e.g., ICSA/CG qualifications or equivalent) is an advantage.
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in board/committee secretariat, company secretarial or governance roles; experience in an autonomous body, regulator, SOE, or large public/private organization is preferred
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 Demonstrated experience preparing Board agendas, papers, minutes and resolutions, and managing end-to-end meeting processes with senior stakeholders
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 Strong understanding of governance best practices, statutory compliance tracking, and record retention requirements; ability to design governance SOPs and templates
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 Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder decision implementation (action tracking, follow-ups, escalation and progress reporting)
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 High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information; sound judgment in governance matters
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 Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with ministries, regulators and public sector entities
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 Proficiency in digital document management/board portals and MS Office; ability to implement secure, auditable governance workflows.
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Director Secretariat | NAFSA

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.
The Director NAFSA Secretariat (Company Secretary) provides end-to-end secretarial, governance and compliance support to the Board of Governors (BoG) and its committees, enabling effective oversight, timely decision-making and documentation integrity. The role supports the Director General in his statutory capacity as Secretary to the BoG by coordinating Board and committee meetings, managing Board papers and records, tracking implementation of decisions, and maintaining statutory registers and compliance calendars under the NAFSA Act, 2026 and notified rules/regulations. The position also establishes secure digital and physical record management for governance documentation, ensuring confidentiality, transparency and auditability. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Act as the professional secretariat for the BoG and its committees (including HR, Finance &amp; Audit, Planning &amp; Development and statutory committees), ensuring smooth governance operations and timely convening of meetings.</li><li>
Develop and manage an annual Board/committee meeting calendar; coordinate agendas, meeting logistics, circulation of notices and papers, and ensure quorum and procedural compliance.</li><li>
Coordinate preparation of Board papers by liaising with NAFSA wings and functions; ensure completeness, quality, and appropriate legal/financial vetting before submission.</li><li>
Record accurate minutes and resolutions; maintain a decision register and secure repository of approved papers, minutes and resolutions with version control and access management.</li><li>
Maintain statutory registers and governance documentation, including Board/committee composition, terms of appointment, declarations of interest, attendance, and approvals as required under the Act and governance guidelines.</li><li>
Track implementation of BoG and committee decisions across NAFSA; maintain action logs, follow-up mechanisms and periodic compliance/progress reports for Chairpersons, the BoG and the Director General.</li><li>
Draft and manage official correspondence of the BoG/committees (letters, notes, notifications and directives), handles the BoG/logistics (Agenda, Minutes, Quorum) in coordination with the Director General and relevant ministries/departments, ensuring timely dispatch and record retention.</li><li>
Coordinate induction and orientation of Board and committee members; prepare briefing packs on mandate, governance framework, ethics/conflict-of-interest, key risks and performance dashboards.</li><li>
Support development and administration of governance policies and procedures (Board charters, committee ToRs, operational guidelines, document templates and confidentiality protocols) and ensure periodic updates.</li><li>
Facilitate governance reporting requirements, including inputs to annual reports, statutory reporting to Federal Government, and coordination of meeting fee/expense processing in collaboration with Finance (as per approved policies).</li><li>
Establish and administer secure digital workflows (board portal/e-meetings, document management, e-signature and action tracking) in coordination with ICT to improve governance efficiency and audit trails.</li>
Lead, supervise and develop Secretariat staff (board affairs, committee coordination and compliance officers); set work priorities, ensure service standards and maintain strict confidentiality. 
<li>
 
</li></ul> 
 
Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree (16 years of education) in Public Administration, Management Sciences/Business Administration, Law, Corporate Governance or a related discipline from a recognized university; LLB/LLM is preferred for governance/legal drafting heavy environments.</li><li>
Professional qualification/certification in corporate governance or company secretarial practice (e.g., ICSA/CG qualifications or equivalent) is an advantage.
 
</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in board/committee secretariat, company secretarial or governance roles; experience in an autonomous body, regulator, SOE, or large public/private organization is preferred.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience preparing Board agendas, papers, minutes and resolutions, and managing end-to-end meeting processes with senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong understanding of governance best practices, statutory compliance tracking, and record retention requirements; ability to design governance SOPs and templates.</li><li>
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder decision implementation (action tracking, follow-ups, escalation and progress reporting).</li><li>
High level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information; sound judgment in governance matters.</li><li>
Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with ministries, regulators and public sector entities.</li><li>
Proficiency in digital document management/board portals and MS Office; ability to implement secure, auditable governance workflows.</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&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

<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 Personal Secretary provides confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Director General, ensuring effective scheduling, documentation management and coordination for meetings, travel and official correspondence.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Manage the DG&rsquo;s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Prepare meeting files, maintain records, take notes/minutes when required, and ensure timely circulation of meeting outputs.</li><li>
Handle confidential correspondence, emails and files; maintain an organized filing and document retrieval system.</li><li>
Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and protocol-related requirements for DG&rsquo;s official engagements.</li><li>
Manage incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely drafting, formatting, dispatch and follow-up as directed.</li><li>
Maintain office routines, track pending tasks, and support the DG Office in day-to-day administrative requirements.</li><li>
Support coordination with the BoG Secretariat for meeting scheduling and documentation when required.</li>
Perform other duties assigned by the DG/Staff Officer to support smooth functioning of the DG Office. 
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Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (minimum fourteen years of education) in Business Administration, Public Administration, IT/Office Management or a related discipline.</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 2 years of relevant secretarial/administrative experience, preferably supporting senior leadership in public sector or regulatory organizations, development sector and well reputed multi-national corporations.</li><li>
Strong command over office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and document management.</li><li>
Excellent drafting, formatting, and record-keeping skills with high confidentiality and professionalism.</li></ul></div>

Personal Secretary (DG Office) | 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'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 Personal Secretary provides confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Director General, ensuring effective scheduling, documentation management and coordination for meetings, travel and official correspondence.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Manage the DG's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments with internal and external stakeholders
 </li>
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 Prepare meeting files, maintain records, take notes/minutes when required, and ensure timely circulation of meeting outputs
 </li>
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 Handle confidential correspondence, emails and files; maintain an organized filing and document retrieval system
 </li>
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 Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and protocol-related requirements for DG's official engagements
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely drafting, formatting, dispatch and follow-up as directed
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain office routines, track pending tasks, and support the DG Office in day-to-day administrative requirements
 </li>
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 Support coordination with the BoG Secretariat for meeting scheduling and documentation when required
 </li>
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 Perform other duties assigned by the DG/Staff Officer to support smooth functioning of the DG Office.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree (minimum fourteen years of education) in Business Administration, Public Administration, IT/Office Management or a related discipline
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 2 years of relevant secretarial/administrative experience, preferably supporting senior leadership in public sector or regulatory organizations, development sector and well reputed multi-national corporations
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 Strong command over office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email and document management
 </li>
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 Excellent drafting, formatting, and record-keeping skills with high confidentiality and professionalism.
 </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&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 (Operations Wing), the Director (International Trade Compliance) leads NAFSA&rsquo;s International Trade Compliance (ITC) Division, responsible for applying and enforcing notified SPS measures and inspection/quarantine controls for import, export and transit consignments at all points of entry and exit. The role ensures risk-based, consistent and technology-enabled operational implementation across plant, animal and food safety streams; coordinates with Customs and other border agencies, provincial nominated departments and notified laboratories; and provides operational intelligence and feedback to SAPW for continuous improvement of standards, protocols and regulatory instruments.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead the ITC Division to ensure effective SPS compliance controls at designated airports, seaports, dry ports and land border crossings, in line with NAFSA&rsquo;s mandate and notified regulations.</li><li>
Oversee and guide Deputy Directors for ITC Plant Exports, ITC Plant Imports, ITC Animals and ITC Food Safety; ensure clear accountability, segregation of duties and consistent decision-making across streams.</li><li>
Plan and manage deployment of ITC field formations (Assistant Directors, Inspectors and support staff), including rostering and resource allocation, to maintain operational readiness where required.</li><li>
Ensure standardized implementation and periodic updating of operational SOPs for documentary checks, inspection, sampling, quarantine, treatment, detention/release, certification and incident management, maintaining controlled documentation and audit trails.
</li><li>Implement risk-based targeting and inspection coverage in coordination with SAPW risk assessment advice; ensure appropriate separation between risk assessment (SAPW) and operational risk management decisions (OW).</li><li>
Oversee import controls to verify compliance of goods with notified SPS conditions, including verification of accompanying certificates, physical inspection, sampling and referral to quarantine/holding facilities as required.</li><li>
Oversee export compliance and certification processes (phytosanitary and veterinary, as applicable), including pre-export verification, treatment verification, management of interceptions and support to importing-country audits/verification missions.</li><li>
Coordinate sample management and laboratory interface, including chain-of-custody, timely transmission of samples, monitoring of laboratory turnaround times and follow-up on non-compliance results.</li><li>
Coordinate day-to-day operations and issue resolution with Customs, port/airport authorities, border agencies, provincial nominated departments and (where engaged) third-party conformance assessment bodies to facilitate legitimate trade while safeguarding SPS outcomes.</li><li>
Maintain operational dashboards and periodic performance reporting (e.g., clearance/turnaround time, inspection coverage, non-compliance rates, detentions/seizures, rejections and stakeholder complaints) for DDG OW/DG review.</li>
Lead preparedness and incident response at borders (outbreaks, pest incursions, contamination events), and strengthen integrity, compliance and service quality by enforcing ethical conduct, managing conflict-of-interest risks, responding to complaints, and coordinating with Legal, Internal Audit and Secretariat on sensitive cases and enforcement actions as required. 
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</li></ul> 
 
Requirements 
 
Education:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree (sixteen years education) in Veterinary Sciences, Plant Protection/Plant Quarantine, Food Safety/Food Science, Agriculture, Public Administration, Management or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution.</li><li>
Knowledge of SPS measures and international standards relevant to border controls and certification (Codex, WOAH, IPPC, WTO SPS) is required.</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in regulatory operations, border/port operations, inspection and quarantine services, certification systems, or comparable operational environments, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/management role.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing SOPs and operational controls, managing geographically distributed teams and delivering measurable service outcomes.</li><li>
Experience coordinating multi-agency operations (e.g., with Customs, port/airport authorities, provincial departments) and handling sensitive trade facilitation and compliance matters.
</li><li>Strong skills in operational analytics, performance reporting and process improvement; experience in digital systems roll-out (e-certification, workflow systems) is an advantage.</li><li>
High integrity, resilience under pressure and ability to manage operational risks, incidents and stakeholder expectations.</li></ul></div>

Director (International Trade Compliance) | NAFSA

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