Chief Executive Officer / Registrar

The role of the Chief Executive Officer/Registrar involves being accountable to the Council for the day-to-day management and administration of the Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC). This individual will ensure the effective and efficient execution of WRSC’s mandate and implement actions and strategies for the 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 and Minimum Requirements

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.