Background

Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and cooperatives established by the Warehouse Receipt System Act No. 8 0f 2019. Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) is a process where owners of commodities (Farmers or Aggregators) deposit their commodities in a certified warehouse and are issued with a warehouse receipt as proof of deposit.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated professional, managerial and administrative competence
• Understanding of national goals and policies

• 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