KARIBU KENYA - UNON - the United Nations Office at Nairobi

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
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