Head of Logistics, Travel and Transport Unit

The Head of Logistics, Travel and Transport Unit is responsible for managing the operations of the Logistics, Travel and Transport Unit (LTTU) within the General Services Section. The role includes supervising personnel, overseeing logistics and travel services, managing contracts, and ensuring efficient and safe fleet management at the International Criminal Court headquarters and field locations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee 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 Administrative Instructions 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 Procurement Unit 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.
• Provide the efficient and safe management of the transportation fleet, meeting operational and safety standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Logistics Management
• Travel Operations
• Transport Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Policy Development
• Standard Operating Procedures Implementation
• Team Management
• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Contract Management
• Fleet Management Operations
• Travel Booking Systems
• Resource Allocation
• Multicultural Environment Experience
• Client Service Delivery
• SCOR-P Certification
• CIPS Certification

Languages

English, French