Chief Executive Officer / Registrar at Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC)
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Date posted
November 25, 2025
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Closing date
December 15, 2025
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree Master’s Degree
Description
About the Council
Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC) is a State Corporation established under the Warehouse Receipt System Act No. 8 of 2019 with the mandate to develop and regulate a warehouse receipt system for agricultural commodities.
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
- 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.
Application Details
Applications must be received by:
15th December 2025 1700hrs EAT
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