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ICC Competency Framework: Core and Leadership Competencies

Preparing for an interview at the ICC? This guide sets out the ICC’s competencies and explains what each competency means in the context of competency-based assessment. Use it to understand what interview panels may be assessing and to identify the experiences and examples you should be prepared to discuss.

ICC Core Competency

  • Professionalism

    Applying professional and technical expertise to the Court's work, with accuracy, reliability and sound judgement.

  • Teamwork

    Working effectively with colleagues across sections, cultures and professional backgrounds.

  • Interaction

    Communicating and building relationships effectively with colleagues and external counterparts.

  • Realising objectives

    Planning, organising and delivering agreed results within the required time and quality standards.

ICC Leadership Competency

  • Purpose

    Providing direction and clarity of purpose so that teams understand how their work serves the Court's mandate.

  • Collaboration

    Building cooperation across teams, organs and external partners.

  • People

    Developing, supporting and managing the performance of staff.

  • Results

    Driving delivery and accountability for outcomes at team or function level.