About the role
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) is hiring a qualified professional as Expert Tariff Classification & Policy to support its objectives.
NTC implements trade defence laws under the Anti-Dumping Duties Act 2015, Countervailing Duties Act 2015 and Safeguard Measures Ordinance 2002 in conformity with WTO agreements. It also advises the Federal Government on customs tariffs under the NTC Act 2015 to improve the competitiveness of domestic industry.
The appointment is purely on a contract basis for twelve months, renewable according to institutional requirements and performance evaluation. Contract terms and conditions will be offered to the selected candidate before joining. The selected candidate will receive an all-inclusive lump-sum salary, which will serve as the base salary for any required annual enhancement. Salary will be reviewed annually, with a 5% to 15% increase in base salary depending on satisfactory performance, if required.
Posts and vacancies
- Expert Tariff Classification & Policy: 1 vacancy.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Pakistani nationals meeting the following requirements:
- A master's degree, or equivalent 16/18 years of education, in International Trade, Economics, Public Policy, Customs Administration, International Trade Law, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognized national university or a reputable international university.
- At least 15 years of progressive, demonstrable professional experience in customs tariff administration, international trade policy, classification jurisprudence, or industrial tariff rationalization. Experience is counted after obtaining the required qualification or degree.
- In-depth practical experience working within or extensively advising customs administrations, such as Pakistan Customs/FBR; national tariff authorities; line ministries, including Commerce, Industries and Finance; multilateral organizations, including WTO, WCO, World Bank, ADB and UNCTAD; or leading industrial advisory groups.
- Direct, proven experience formulating, reviewing or negotiating customs tariff schedules, including the Pakistan Customs Tariff and First Schedule, and official Federal Budget Finance Bills.
Specialized international certifications in WCO Harmonized System classification, Rules of Origin, or Tariff Architecture from WCO, WTO, ITC or recognized customs academies will be considered a decisive advantage.
Required technical skills and domain expertise include:
- WCO Harmonized System expertise: Comprehensive mastery of General Rules of Interpretation, Legal Notes, Explanatory Notes and classification precedents across all 97 HS chapters.
- Industrial value-chain understanding: Proven ability to dissect industrial production processes, input-output ratios and value-addition stages, from basic commodities to complex processed or engineered goods.
- Concordance and statistical systems: Hands-on understanding of concordance across HS editions and mapping HS codes to ISIC, BEC and CPC schemas.
- Fiscal and economic modelling: Familiarity with effective protection calculations, revenue estimation and partial equilibrium trade simulation tools, such as WITS-SMART.
- Communication and synthesis: Superior technical writing skills and demonstrated ability to translate tariff data into concise, executive-level decision briefs.
How to apply
Apply through the National Job Portal at J92LINK0X within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.
Before applying, candidates are strongly urged to read and understand the detailed Terms of Reference available at J92LINK0X.
Candidates must have their documents ready and will be required to present original documents and attested copies of all relevant documents at various stages of the hiring process. Information in the application form will be verified. False or forged information, or fake or bogus documents, may result in cancellation of candidature at any stage, including after hiring, and legal action.
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the eligibility conditions may be called for an interview by a Selection/Interview Committee in Islamabad. Individual inquiries will not be entertained. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
The department reserves the right to shortlist or reject any or all applications, or cancel the hiring process, without notice or assigning a reason.
Important dates
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the advertisement's publication on 6 November 2026. The application deadline is 21 November 2026.
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