Job Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer/Registrar will be responsible to the Council for the day-to-day management and administration of WRSC. He/she will ensure the effective and efficient execution of WRSC’s mandate and implement actions and strategies for achievement of stated goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation, implementation, interpretation and review of WRS policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with the Warehouse Receipt System Act 2019, Regulations 2021, Strategic Plan and other relevant instruments.
• Facilitate establishment, maintenance and development of the warehouse receipt system for agricultural commodities in Kenya.
• Establish and maintain a central registry for warehouse receipt transactions under the Act.
• Promote development of a national network of warehouses capable of issuing warehouse receipts.
• Coordinate duties and standards for warehouse operators, inspectors, graders, weighers and collateral managers.
• Oversee development and enforcement of commodity grading and weighing systems in conjunction with relevant agencies.
• Monitor and oversee issuance, suspension or revocation of registrations or licenses under the Act.
• Lead development and review of guidelines on fees and charges payable for examinations, inspections and registrations.
• Coordinate dispute resolution mechanisms and advise on regulations necessary for dispute resolution under the Act.
• Publish names of licensed and suspended warehouse operators and collateral managers.
• Enhance stakeholder collaboration and engagement for system development.
• Publish prescribed fees and charges in the Kenya Gazette and on the official Council website.
• Appoint and gazette warehouse receipt system inspectors.

Person Specifications

Minimum requirements:

• At least fifteen 15 years of cumulative service, with five 5 years in Senior Management public or private.
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Economics, Business Administration/Management, Finance, Commerce, Marketing or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Master's degree in any of the specified fields or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Leadership certificate from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.
• Professional qualification and valid practicing license where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated professional, managerial and administrative competence, and understanding of national goals and policies.
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.