plant pest surveillance officer

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>
Conduct plant pest surveillance and monitoring activities in farms, nurseries, markets, storage areas, and other approved premises in accordance with notified programmes and SOPs.</li><li>
Collect official samples of plants, plant products, pests, and related material for diagnostic analysis, ensuring chain of custody and documentation.</li><li>
Support diagnostic coordination through proper sample handling, dispatch, follow-up of results, and maintenance of diagnostic records.</li><li>
Inspect registered and applicant plant-related businesses and facilities (nurseries, packhouses, warehouses, treatment providers, etc.) to verify compliance with approval conditions and regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Support audits and verification exercises by providing field verification reports and compliance observations.</li><li>
Maintain accurate field inspection, surveillance, sampling, and compliance records, including entry into prescribed databases/information systems.</li><li>
Participate in delimiting surveys, emergency response actions, and verification missions as directed.</li><li>
Maintain professional conduct, integrity, and confidentiality and ensure compliance with notified laws, rules, SOPs, and international phytosanitary principles.</li><li>
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA&rsquo;s mandate.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Education<ul><li>
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Minimum sixteen years) in Agriculture with specialization in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or related field.</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in field surveillance/inspection or plant protection.</li><li>
Ability to conduct fieldwork and follow sampling/inspection protocols.</li><li>
Basic computer skills for reporting and data entry; strong integrity.</li></ul>
For contact, kindly reach out to hr.support@psw.gov.pk.</div>

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