Newsletter UNEP ASC Geneva N°13 - Jan / February

VOLUME 13, JAN/FEB 2012
Special points of interest :
�� New on-line training
�� HR communication
�� Winter in Geneva and around
�� Join ski resorts by bus / train
Visit our website :
www.unep.org/geneva/asc
Marika Palosaari
Elena Kvitsinskaia
Wondwosen Asnake
Newsletter UNEP ASC Geneva
Skiing in the springtime is such a pleasure ! Down heavy
jackets and bulky bibs give away to vests and t-shirts.
Mountaintop restaurant decks are packed with more sun
chairs than a sandy Costa
del Sol stretch. Skiers
seem more playful and
the mountains more
inviting. Skiing becomes a
pursuit of pleasure rather
than a test of technique.
So take the opportunity to
enjoy the last weeks of
« good snow » with mild
temperatures : )
Some fews pictures of Heidi’s & Daniel’s Farewell, from ROE :
Virginie Combaz and Jan Dusìk
Nina Schneider and Daniel Nixdorf.
Debbi Varidel, Julie Nevski and Ruby Bodart Freiha
Heidi Mayhew and Barbara Ruis

Dear UNEP Colleagues,
Communication by Christophe Bouvier
As some of you may already have seen on I-Seek, the department of Safety and Security have
launched a new on-line "Basic Security In The Field II (BSITF II)" programme, replacing the old Basic
Security in the Field course, which was launched in 2003. The BSITF II contains new information,
exercises, questions, improved interactive components, and better cross-platform functionality.
Upon completion of the modules you will get a certificate valid for 3 years.
BSITF II is mandatory for all UNEP staff regardless of grade or function and gives valuable security
information for you and your family. Please note that the validity of the old Basic Security certificate
expires in June 2012.
The BSITF II course is currently available in English on the DSS security training website
(training.dss.un.org) and can be taken any time and anywhere. A translated version into other
languages will be available later in 2012.
We strongly encourage you to take the course as soon as you can and send a copy of the certificate
to your HR/training focal point.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Best regards,
J. Christophe Bouvier
Chief,
Office for Operations and Corporate Services
FESTIVAL VOIX DE FETE (Link)
From March 13 until March 18, 2012 - Programme in different places
Tuesday 13 March Palladium : « Grand Corps Malade », « Vivace & Friend »
Le Box : « Alcaz », « Mr Dame » Le Vert Bouteille : « Françoisx Gaillard »
Wednesday 14 March Casino Théatre : “Morabeza Project”, “Pierre Lautomne”
Le Box : “Lola Baï”, “Ptit Greg” Le Nemo : “Iaross” Chat Noir : “Ben Mazue”...
Thursday 15 March Palladium : “Thomas Dutronc”, “Sand” Casino Théatre : “Jean
Louis Murat”, “Jerrycan” Chat Noir : “Ludiane Pivoine” Le Box : “Dam Barnum”
Le Nemo : “Jeremie Bossone” Café des Volontaires : “Garçons Trottoirs” ...
Friday 16 March Palladium : “Julien doré” “Bastian
Baker” Casino Théatre : “Aliose” Chat Noir : “Alice”
“KifKif” Le Box : “Evelyne Gallet” ...
Saturday 17 March Palladium : “Thomas Fersen”
Chat Noir : “Attavara” “Air’Box” “Suarez” Chateau
Rouge : “Orelsan” ...
Sunday 18 March Chat Noir : “Bertrand Belin” “Lia”
Le Fournil : “Juliette Lethy” “Folk Off” ...

SPECIAL HRMS FILE - Family-friendly benefits
-Maternity Leave : 16 weeks
-Adoption Leave : 16 weeks
-Paternity Leave : 4 weeks
-Leave for family related emergencies : up to 7 days (called also USL)
-Breast-feeding time off
The UN is promoting breastfeeding as recommended by WHO by offering a breastfeeding
room in UNOG, enabling the mother to take up to two hours for breastfeeding or
breast milk expressing click here for more about this topic.
-Part-time employment
Part-time employment : The following options are available :
- 80% workweek : Working either four full days per week or 7.2 hours a day.
- 50% workweek : Working either 2.5 days a week or 5 half days per week.
See circular for more details about this topic by clicking here.
Personal/professional development available on request :
�� Wide choice of courses through SDLS,
�� On site coaching,
�� Scheduled breaks for external learning activities,
�� Language classes,
�� Sabbatical leave,
�� Special Leave without pay.

IN TOWN
Expo « Absorbante » until 11th April, Espace SIG Pont de la Machine in Geneva. FREE
NICKELODEON and GIS are organizing "absorbent, a sponge Bob
exhibition" in partnership with NAXOO and ACTION INNOCENCE.
Now worship in just 12 years, SpongeBob is one of the most
popular animated characters. It has now become a genuine global
star, first of all, Bob is... a sponge: it literally absorbs the world
around him and the renders, always cheerful and positive way.
Completely free, this exhibition addresses the big and the small. It
is a fun experience made of facilities which will make visitors the
challenge of assessing point of view unique, funny and positive
Bob the sponge on the fashion, media and culture.
On this last theme in particular, you will discover how the creator
of Bob the sponge, Stephen Hillenburg, was revisited to famous
works of great masters such as Rembrandt, Botticelli and Van
Gogh.
Educational animations are planned during the duration of the exhibition:
a fun and informative way to interest children in art.
Artistic, modern and didactic, the exhibition offers a fresh look at Bob and invites you to see life... in
yellow.
Practical information Space ExpoSIG Bridge of Machine 1 1204 Geneva 0844 800 808
Exposition@SIG-GE.ch Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm Saturday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
With Darwin Airlines (Ex-Flybaboo):
Geneva - Genoa
Geneva - Luxembourg
NEW FLIGHTS FROM GENEVA
RISOTTO BALLS FUDGE GRUYERE (20 pieces)
Serves : 4 - Cooking time : 25 minutes
1 shallot
100 g of rice special Risotto
1 dl of white wine
3 dl vegetable broth
20 cubes of Gruyere (high 1cm)
50 g of breading
2 egg whites
Olive oil
Preparation :
Fry gently the shallot in Olive oil. Add rice and mix until rice becomes nacreous. Add the
wine. After complete evaporation, wet with the broth and let bake around 16 minutes on low
heat. Add salt if needed (taste before) then spread on a plate and let cool.
Lather 2 egg whites with a pinch of salt.
Coat the cubes of cheese risotto and roll cold hands for balls of the same size.
Dip the balls in egg whites, then in the breading.
Fry around 3/4 minutes and let repose on paper towels one minute.
Serve not too warm with a salad olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.

DO YOU KNOW SNOW’N RAIL … ?
Majestic summits and glorious countryside: enjoy almost limitless winter fun in one of the
largest ski areas in Switzerland.
In the heart of the Vaud Alps is the Vaud Alps ski area, which includes the Leysin, Les Mosses, Les
Diablerets/Glacier 3000 and Villars/Gryon ski resorts. The range on offer to skiers, snowboarders and
carvers is just as great. Thanks to the transfer between the ski areas, you will enjoy almost limitless
winter fun.
Thanks to the RailAway combined offer, you will benefit from:
�� 20% reduction on the journey using public transport (train/bus) to Les Diablerets, Villars-sur-
Ollon, Leysin-Feydey or Col-des-Mosses and back (please indicate destination for the combined
offer)
�� Reduced 1 or 2-day ski pass for the Leysin, Les Mosses/La Lécherette, Les Diablerets/Glacier
3000 and Villars/Gryon regions (voucher to redeem at valley stations)
�� 15% discount at Intersport Rent
Offer valid: 5 November 2011 to 6 May 2012 (based on the snow situation)
Attractions.
�� You can ski from Les Diablerets to Villars and take the TPC Line train or bus, as you wish, for
the return journey to Aigle
�� Children born in 2003 or later ski free of charge
Information and tips.
�� To plan your travel: timetable
�� Not included in the price: one-off charge of CHF 5 for the reusable key card (data carrier)
�� Scheduled snow sport activities: 5.11.2011–6.5.2012
�� Slopes: 225 km
�� Runs: 70
�� Snow report: Villars: Tel. 024 495 32 32; Leysin: Tel. 024 493 33 00; Les Diablerets: Tel. 024
492 00 10; Les Mosses: 024 491 14 66
�� General information: www.alpesvaudoises.ch, tele@diablerets.com; info@tele-villars-gryon.ch;
info@teleyleysin.ch; info@glacier3000.ch
In CHF
Adult
1/2 price card
Adult
Full price
Young*
1/2 price card
*Born from 1988 up to and including 1995 — **Born from 1996 up to and including 2002 (children
up to and including year of birth 2003: redeem reduced rail ticket at the departure station)
LINK
Young*
Full price
Children**
From Geneva 82.60 116.40 77.80 111.60 65.80
From Lausanne 70 91.20 65.20 86.40 53.20
Additional
charge 2-day
ski pass
40.80 40.80 36.80 36.80 26.40

LET’S TRAVEL
BY BUS WITH
You would like to ski but you do not have a car,
... and prefer to go to French ski resort because of the price ?
No problem take the bus from the «Gare Routiere» or Cointrin Airport, here is the
list of destinations :
Abondance
Avoriaz
Bourg St Maurice
Bride les Bains
Chambéry
Chamonix
Chatel
Combloux
Courchevel
Courmayeur
Crolles
Flaine
Grand Bornand
Grenoble
La Chapelle
La Clusaz
La Plagne
La Rosière
La Tania
Le Fayet
Les Arcs
Les Carroz
Les Contamines
Les Gets
Les Houches
Les Menuires
Megève
Meribel
Morillon
Morzine
Moutiers
Peisey Vallandry
Pralognan la Vanoise
Saint Gervais
Saint Jean d’Aulps
Saint Martin de Belleville
Sallanches
Samoëns
Sixt
Taninges
Thonon
Tignes
Vacheresse
Val d’Isère
Val Morel
Val Thorens
For example, to go to Chamonix on Saturday 24th March …
Departure time is at 08:30 AM and arrival at 10:05 AM, (departure every 3 hours)
coming back at 16:45, for CHF 74 return ticket.
All bus schedules and prices ? Click here then go on “Alpine Resorts section”
BY BUS
What about discovering European Capitals at low price ?
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Marocco
Moldova
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Roumania
Serbia
Slovakia
Spain
UK
Geneva-Barcelona return ticket this summer will cost CHF 196, departure at 13:30,
arrival the day after at 06:00 AM : )
Visit www.gare-routiere.ch for more information