- Location
- Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan · published
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Director
- Source
- Workable
Description
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:
- Lead scientific risk assessments for food safety hazards in foods of animal origin (e.g., meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey, fish and other animal-derived products).
Assess microbiological, chemical and physical hazards including residues, contaminants and antimicrobial resistance risks, where relevant to SPS measures and food safety standards.
Coordinate with notified/accredited laboratories to interpret test results and integrate evidence into risk characterization and risk management options.
Develop risk-based priorities for official controls and sampling plans for animal origin foods in coordination with OW inspection and diagnostics functions.
Prepare evidence-based recommendations for setting/reviewing maximum residue limits (MRLs) or equivalent thresholds where applicable, in alignment with international references.
Support crisis risk assessment during food safety incidents affecting animal-origin products, including rapid assessments and response options.
Contribute to stakeholder consultation processes by presenting technical risk evidence in a clear and defensible manner.
Ensure robust documentation, peer review and governance for all risk assessment outputs and maintain a library of risk opinions.
Build internal analytical capacity by developing templates, guidance notes and training inputs related to food safety risk assessment.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.