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service. Allocations for study leave are up to the discretion of individual agencies, and in accordance with relevant policies. All of the UN agencies agree each year upon the UN entitlement of 10 official holidays to be taken that year. In addition to the General Assembly mandated celebration of principal Christian and Muslim days, the UN normally attempts to observe the majority of official Kenyan public holidays, including the commemoration of important national milestones.When these holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is usually observed as the official holiday – although, if they are not selected by the UN, the day on which they fall is considered to be a normal working day. Usually observed holidays 1st January: New Year’s Day 1st June: Madaraka Day February/March: Idd el Fitr* 20th October: Kenyatta Day March/April: Good Friday* November: Idd el Adha* March/April: Easter Monday* 12th December: Jamhuri Day 1st May: Labour Day 25th December: Christmas Day Services at the UN Gigiri Complex Business Services In addition to its extensive meeting and conference facilities, the UN Gigiri Complex has a fully equipped Business Centre and Internet Cafe on the Lower Concourse, which provide extensive business and secretarial services, including photocopying, telephone and fax facilities, mobile phones, and the rental of PCs, projectors, fax machines and photocopiers. The Internet Cafe offers Internet access in total privacy behind the Delegates’ Lounge. Catering Services Staff and visitors to the UN Complex have access to a wide range of catering options, from delicious international cuisine at the restaurant in the Central Concourse (622460/3) to wholesome sandwiches and snacks at the Old 58 • KARIBU KENYA * Actual day varies each year.
Cafeteria next to Block G (622496). A third caterer (623840) runs coffee stations throughout the complex, together with a bar in Block W and a tented ‘restaurant’ specialising in African dishes between Blocks T and U. All three caterers also provide catering for official functions and private parties. Shopping As well as a fully stocked Commissary (see ‘Duty-Free Liquor’), there is also a United Nations Gift Centre on the Lower Concourse, with a wide range of souvenirs and gift items ideal for those rushing to keep personal appointments. The Gift Shop is open from 8.30am to 5pm on all weekdays. A UNICEF GCO Shop also operates within the same period. Formalities & Privileges Privileges for International Staff International professional staff with fixed-term contracts may be eligible for UN international entitlements, including diplomatic and duty-free privileges depending on the type and duration of contract (It is wise to confirm details of these entitlements before you travel, by contacting the protocol office of your agency). However, duty-free applications cannot be processed before a Notification of Arrival form is submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, either by UNON’s Host Country Relations Unit or UNICEF’s or UNDP’s Protocol Offices. New staff are encouraged to introduce themselves to HCRU or their Protocol Office as soon as they report on duty so that they may be included in the list of duty-free privileged staff with a minimum of delay. Initial Formalities As soon as they arrive, new staff members are required to complete a Notification of Arrival form to submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When this form is approved, the Ministry will issue the new employee with a Diplomatic Identity Card, which will be used for all official identification purposes, including the renewal of Kenyan driving licences. After the Notification is approved, the UN can apply for a Work Permit Exemption for the new employee and a Re-entry Pass to enable them to leave and re-enter Kenya freely during the period of their contract. Dependent children between CHAPTER 8: WORKING IN NAIROBI • 59
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KARIBU KENYA An orientation guide f
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CHAPTER 1: KENYA Life in Kenya Ever
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