Director General

About NAFSA

The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) Pakistan is a federal regulatory authority established under the NAFSA Act 2026. For the first time, Pakistan has consolidated its fragmented agri-trade and sanitary-phytosanitary (SPS) regulatory regime under a single, autonomous, and professionally governed authority — replacing the legacy functions of the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) and the Animal Quarantine Department (AQD). NAFSA is mandated to govern the import and export of agricultural commodities, regulate SPS compliance, manage pesticide registration, oversee food safety standards, and negotiate international market access — all through an evidence-based, digitally-enabled framework aligned with WTO, Codex Alimentarius, WOAH, and IPPC standards.

The Role: Director General

The Director General is the Chief Executive of NAFSA and serves as Secretary to the Board of Governors. With foundational elements already in place, the incoming DG steps into a structured, operationally-seeded authority — the focus is on leading delivery and building institutional momentum. Key strategic mandates include driving the next phase of NAFSA operationalisation, leading the orderly transition of assets, operations, and personnel from DPP and AQD, and providing strategic leadership to three Deputy Directors General heading SAPW, OW, and CSW.

Who Can Apply

NAFSA invites applications from qualified Pakistani nationals ready to lead a nationally important regulatory institution and take it to its full mandate.
Educational Qualification: Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in Management Sciences, Agronomy, Food Safety, Veterinary Sciences, Plant Protection, Public Health, Trade/Economics, or a related field from a reputable institution.
Professional Experience: 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The Director General position carries NPS-7, the highest tier in the NAFSA Pay Scales framework, designed to attract executive talent from regulators, SOEs, and the private sector.

• Gross Fixed Salary: Up to PKR 2,555,338
• Basic Pay (67% of Gross): Up to PKR 1,712,076
• House Rent Allowance (33%): Up to PKR 843,262
• Medical Coverage: PKR 1,200,000/year

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply online by scanning the QR code provided in the advertisement. The detailed job description, along with all required qualifications and experience criteria, is accessible through the online portal.
Application Deadline: 07 days from the date of advertisement (Last date: 24 April, 2026).

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