Director Communications

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.

Position Summary

Director Communications reports to DDG CSW. This role manages internal & external communications, stakeholders’ engagement, change management and public relations.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and execute NAFSA’s strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plan to support the Authority’s mandate and build public and stakeholder trust.

• Support SAPW and OW in risk communication in line with the Act, including timely information to business operators and, where necessary, the general public on risks to human, animal or plant health and measures taken to prevent, reduce or eliminate such risks.

• Support consultative and stakeholder consultations during preparation, evaluation and revision of SPS measures; design communication material to enable compliance and market access.

• Manage media relations, press releases, briefings, crisis communications, and spokesperson coordinati