Head of Logistics, Travel and Transport Unit (P-4)

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, General Services Section, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Be responsible for operations and management of LTTU - supervising and steering the performance of the logistics, travel and transport personnel, setting goals and conducting periodic regular evaluations.

Provide LTTU services to all Court locations based on client demand, reporting as required to the Chief GSS. This includes overseeing the procurement, management, and liaison with all relevant LTTU contractors to ensure timely, efficient, and client‑focused service delivery.

Develop and update SOPs and contribute to AIs for travel, logistics, and transport operations.

Prepare and provide inputs for accurate budget estimates, review and approve expenditures to ensure alignment with planned activities and objectives including travel budget.

Collaborate with PU and administer the tender process for travel, supplies and Commercial insurance contracts, safeguarding appropriate, cost-effective and competitive pricing as well as  coverage for assets, property, staff and fleet.

Administer and manage all contracts with all travel, insurance, supplies and logistics service providers, ensuring they meet organizational needs and are cost-effective.

Be responsible for the annual property physical inventories, ensuring accurate records, reporting and timely updates of asset status in all locations including Country Offices of the Court.

Develop and implement systems to track the lifecycle of assets, ensuring proper maintenance, replacement, or disposal.

Serve as Secretary of Property Survey Board and Claims Board, preparing and presenting analysis of cases and making proposals on cases and procedures.

Identify training needs and facilitate the development of staff to maintain high service standards.

Provides the efficient and safe management of the transportation fleet, meeting operational and safety standards.

An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Business administration, Logistics management or supply chain management is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Seven years of progressive responsible experience in Logistics, Travel and/or Transport operations is required.

Experience in developing and implementing policies and standards of operations (SOP) is required.

Demonstrated experience of team management is required.

Working experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, is required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Technical Certification such as Supply Chain Operations Reference for Professional (SCOR-P) or CIPS is desirable.

Knowledge of Travel booking systems is desirable.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural and multi ethnic environment.

Ability to develop clear goals, identify priorities, and allocate resources effectively.

Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and delivers outputs within prescribed standards.

Ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.

Ability to anticipates client needs and ensures quality service delivery.

Knowledge of languages

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English is required. Working knowledge of the other is required. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset.

ICC Leadership Competencies
Purpose
Collaboration
People
Results

ICC Core Competencies
Dedication to the mission and values
Professionalism
Teamwork
Learning and developing
Handling uncertain situations
Interaction
Realising objectives

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Candidates appointed to posts at a P-5 grade or in the Director category are subject to a maximum aggregate length of service of seven years. This is pursuant to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP Resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.2 - ICC-ASP-23-Res.2-ENG [link removed]) to implement a tenure policy at the Court as of 1 January 2025.

- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check.

- Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site.

- Post to be filled by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process. This is pursuant to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP Resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.3 - ICC-ASP-23-Res.3-ENG [link removed]) to introduce a moratorium on the recruitment by the ICC of staff of non-States Parties’ nationality.

- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category.

- Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

- The International Criminal Court applies the Inter-Organization Mobility Accord and can support secondment of staff from organizations of the United Nations Common System.