Organisational context

The General Services Section (GSS) organisationally belongs to the Division of Management Services in the Registry. The GSS consists of four units; the Facilities Management Unit (FMU), which is responsible for running the owner occupied premises at The Hague, the assessment, maintenance and adaptation of rental premises at field locations; the Procurement Unit, which provides value for money goods and services required by all Organs of the Court; the Transport and Logistics Unit (TLU), which provides distribution, supply chain services, fleet management, and shipping at HQ and Field Locations, local transportation mail operations and archiving at HQ. The Travel Unit (TU) is responsible to provide all official travel of the ICC, related visa services, resident permits at The Hague, administrative functions related to privileges and immunities and shipment of personal goods on appointment and separation. The Chief GSS, also responsible for the Courts commercial insurance programme, reports to the Director of Management Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and technical supervision of the Head, Transport and Logistics Unit, General Services Section (GSS), and in coordination with the Victims and Witnesses Section (VWS), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate staff and non-staff resources of the Transport Team.
• Collaborate with all the stakeholders to determine adequate security measures and protocols for the safe transport of court’s officials, sensitive materials, and information. Ensure implementation and adherence of all ICC transport team to these designated protocols.
• Liaise between the clients’ front offices, Security and Safety section (SSS) and the police forces as and when required, ensuring optimal safety level for the client. Keep abreast of the latest security needs and measures to adopt.
• Coordinate all transportation requests, such as for visa and customs, to meet the operational requirements of the Court, including local transfers of witnesses.
• Administer all dispatcher tasks regarding transportation requests and fleet related issues.
• Arrange for the maintenance of the ICC vehicles.
• Provide driving support when additional manpower is required.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education.

Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience in transportation, logistics or other related field. An advanced or first-level university degree , in combination with six (6) years of relevant experience, may be considered only to determine eligibility;
• Supervisory experience is required;
• Experience as a professional driver is required;
• Valid driver’s licence with clean record;
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance;
• Excellent knowledge of the Dutch rules of the road;

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The following experiences would be considered an asset:

• Experience in defensive and tactical driving.
• Experience with security or emergency related transport.
• Experience of working in an International organization or international/national court, Experience in providing logistical support for victims and witnesses.

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Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure and beyond official working hours;
• Absolute integrity, tact, loyalty, discretion, good judgment including particular sensitivity in dealing with witnesses;
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Ability to operate personal computer and use basic modern applications (Word, Excel, MS).

Knowledge of Languages:

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