unep car/rcu - Caribbean Environment Programme

GUIDE FOR
UNEP CEP EMPLOYEES AND
INTERNS
November 2014
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Section I
 About UNEP CAR/RCU…………………………………………..…….4
 Our Staff Members……………………………………………..……...5
 Organigram……………………………………………………………...6
 Commonly Used Acronyms …………………………………………7
Section II
 General Office Procedures (A-Z)…………………………………...8-14
Section III
 Internationally recruited staff ……………………………………...15
Section IV
 Kingston………………………………………………………….………17
 Places of interest ……………………………………………….……..18
 Some Popular Restaurants………..……………………..………....19
 Some Chill Spots……………………………………………………….20
 Hotels………………………………………………..………….….…….21
 Hospitals…………………………………………………………………22
 Emergency Contacts…..........................................................23
 Useful contacts………………………………………………………...24
 What can you find close to CAR/RCU?…………………………....25
 Places of interest just outside Kingston………………………….26
Section V
 UNEP Internship Programme …………………………………......27-29
 UNEP CAR/RCU Address & Staff Photos…………………………30
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The Caribbean Sea has a unique biodiversity and highly fragile ecosystems. Over 230 million
people live in the 25 independent states and 13 affiliated territories in the Caribbean basin. For
them, the protection and development of the marine environment are a vital necessity.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is an international organization with its head
office in Gigiri Estate, Nairobi, Kenya. The mission of UNEP is to provide leadership and
encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations
and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Formed in 1981, the Caribbean Environment Programme (CEP), one of the UNEP-administered
Regional Seas Programmes, resulted from a request by the governments of the region to UNEP
to assist them in addressing environmental challenges in the Wider Caribbean Region (WCR). In
1983 the region adopted a legal framework for the protection and sustainability of the
Caribbean Sea known as the Cartagena Convention. To effectively implement the Cartagena
Convention and its Protocols, in 1986 the governments created a Regional Coordinating Unit
(CAR/RCU) for CEP with a Coordinator and staff in Kingston, Jamaica. In this same year the
Cartagena Convention became legally enforced and UNEP CAR/RCU is now the Secretariat for
this regional environmental agreement.
The Cartagena Convention and its Protocols:
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Protocol concerning Cooperation in Combating Oil Spills, entered into force on 11 October 1986;
Protocol concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW), entered into force on 18
June 2000;
Protocol concerning Pollution from Land-based Sources and Activities (LBS), entered into force
on 13 August, 2010.
Today the staff of CAR/RCU assists countries in the region to prevent, reduce and control
marine pollution and to protect and manage the use of marine biodiversity through three subprogrammes:
1) Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution (AMEP)—supporting projects and
activities to prevent, reduce and control marine pollution of the Caribbean Sea
2) Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW)—supporting activities for the protection and
sustainable management of sensitive and highly valuable natural marine resources..
3) Communication, Education, Training and Awareness (CETA)—strengthening national capacity
for the sustainable management of coastal and marine resources and facilitating access to
environmental information.
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Alessandra Vanzella-Khouri –
Programme Officer, SPAW
Annie MuchaiAdministrative/Funds
Management Officer
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Chrishane Williams – Team
Assistant AMEP & CETA
Christopher Corbin –
Programme Officer, AMEP and
Officer in charge of CETA
Coral Fernandez – Senior
Secretary to the Coordinator
Corinne Allen –
Finance Assistant
Donna Henry Hernandez –
Administrative Assistant –
GEF CReW Project
Donna Sue SpencerCommunications OfficerGEF CReW Project
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Jodi Johnson–
Programme Assistant SPAW
Lesma LevyAdministrative Assistant, Personnel
Pietra Brown–
UN Volunteer, Communications
Officer
Nelson Andrade Colmenares –
Coordinator of CEP & Executive
Secretary for the Cartagena
Convention Secretariat
Sancha Foreman – Secretary to
Administrative Officer
Sanya Wedemier-Graham –
Programme Assistant AMEP
Sean Chedda- Computer
Information Systems Assistant
Tito Cover – Clerk/Driver
Victor Campbell –
Administrative Clerk
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ORGANIGRAM
CAR/RCU
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COORDINATOR
Post 1101
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Deputy Director
Post
(frozen)
G-6
Senior Secretary
Post 1301
P-4
Programme Officer,
AMEP
P-4
Programme Officer,
SPAW
Post 1106
Post 1107
G-5
Programme
Assistant
Post 1304
L-2
Communications
SpecialistGEF CReW
G-5
Administrative
Assistant
GEF CReW
CLME Project Officer,
SPAW
P-2
Programme Officer
CETA
(Vacant)
P-4
Admin
Fund Management
Officer
Post 1109
Post 1104
G-6
Computer
Information Assistant
G-4
Receptionist/Secretary
to AFMO
G-6
Admin Assistant
Personnel
Post 1314
Post 1320
Post 1309
Post
G-5
Programme Assistant
G-4
Team Assistant
Post 1312
Post 1311
G-2
Driver
Post 1307
G-5
Admin Assistant
Finance
Post 1303
Post GFL 1301
G-4
Admin Clerk
Post 1310
AMEP
SPAW
CETA
ADMINISTRATION
Last updated
December 2012
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AMEP…………..
Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution
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CAR/RCU………
Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit
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CATHALAC……
Water Centre for the Humid Tropics of Latin America and the Caribbean
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CEHI……………
Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
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CEP…………….
Caribbean Environment Programme
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CIGEA…………
Environment, Management and Information Centre
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Cimab...............
Centro de Ingeniería y Manejo Ambiental de Bahías y Costas
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COP……………
Contracting Parties
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CETA…………...
Communication, Education, Training and Awareness
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CReW…………..
Caribbean Regional Fund on Wastewater Management
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GEF…………...
Global Environment Facility
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GIS……………
Geographic Information Systems
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GPA…………..
Global Programme of Action
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IGM……………
Intergovernmental Meeting
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INVEMAR…….
Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras
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IWCAM……….
Integrating Watershed and Coastal Areas Management
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LBS…………...
Land-based Sources and Activities
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MARPOL…….
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
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MoU………….
Memorandum of Understanding
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NGO………….
Non-Governmental Organization
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NOAA………..
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NPA………….
National Programme of Action
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OIC…………..
Officer In Charge
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P.O.……………
Programme Officer
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RACs………..
Regional Activity Centres
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RAN…………
Regional Activity Network
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REMPEITC…
Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information and Training Centre
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REPCar
Reducing Pesticides Run-off to the Caribbean Sea
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ROLAC……..
Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
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SIDS………….
Small Islands Developing States
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SPAW…………
Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife
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STAC………...
Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee
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UNEP…………
United Nations Environment Programme
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US EPA………
United States Environmental Protection Agency
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WCR………….
Wider Caribbean Region
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ATMs
The dual currency machines are those with the CIRRUS logo, including the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
located across from the CAR/RCU office, in Loshusan Barbican, Liguanea and New Kingston and the
departure lounge of the Norman Manley International Airport and the National Commercial Bank
(NCB) machines located in New Kingston, Half Way Tree and Downtown. Scotia Bank (BNS) machines
are provided. You can check the Notice Board for a more detailed list of locations. In order not to
incur a service charge when making withdrawals using our UNFCU Debit Card, it is suggested that
staff members use the NCB ATMs and not those of Scotiabank. Please note that UNFCU debit cards
can only be used to make withdrawals from NCB and BNS.
ATTENDANCE REGISTER
The Attendance Register is to be signed twice daily, by General Service Staff. The register is located
to the right of the shelf across from the kitchenette. You are required to sign your daily arrival and
departure time and initial where your name appears.
Interns are given a special Attendance Register and a Questionnaire to complete at the end of their
internship.
CALLS & FAX
For local calls, staff may dial directly from the office phone however, personals calls must be paid
for and this will be handled by Administration. All international calls can be made through the
Secretary to Administration at the front desk and a call/fax log sheet should be completed and
signed by the Admin. Personnel, the Senior Secretary or a Programme Officer. There is also a
Fax Log in the Documentation Room in which fax being sent should be recorded. Staff is given a
list of Telephone Extensions periodically as well as a Communication Tree with all personal
numbers for Staff and this should be kept confidential.
DRESS CODE
Business attire is expected in the office, however you may wear jeans on Fridays.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
In an effort to conserve energy, we encourage the turning off of lights and fans when not being
used, throughout the office.
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IDENTIFICATION BADGE
If you are with UNEP for a period of three months or more, you are entitled to an
identification card. Administration will assist you with the procedure of obtaining
the card. The photograph is normally taken at the United Nations Development
Programme.
Login for guest users
 Username: Will be assigned
 Password: Will be assigned
I.T. SERVICES
Email Account
On your arrival, your email account will be created, which is accessible
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anywhere. The site that you enter to access is http://mail.google.com/a/cep.unep.
Storage of Files on Drives
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Any files that are saved should not be placed in My Documents nor the Desk Top,
they
should be saved on the Server (i.e.) Z drive. You can create folders for ease of
access.
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Here are the steps on how to store files on the Z drive:
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Go to My Computer
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Select YourName on unepdc1\userfolders
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Files of a public nature, can be saved on the Public Drive which can be accessed
anywhere.
Double Sided Printing
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A) From Panasonic Printer
Click Properties
Go to Duplex
Select Flip on Long Edge (for documents with Portrait layout) OR
Select Flip on Short Edge (for documents with Landscape layout) Click OK
B) From HP Printers
Click Properties
Click Finishing
Select Print on Both Sides
Click OK
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LEAVE
A leave request form is required for all office absences including sick leave, vacation
leave, compensatory time off and home leave. Leave request forms are available at
the senior secretary’s office via electronic format.
OFFICE TOUR
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Bathrooms – These are located at the next left after the staircase nearest to our
front door. The doors are usually kept locked with the keys hung at the end of the
shelf adjacent to the front desk.
Dips – These are found at the bottom of the shelf across from the kitchenette.
They are labeled with staff’s name and all correspondence is placed there
Kitchenette – This area is used for coffee/tea and meal preparation. A kettle,
refrigerator, microwave and seating are provided for use. Utensils used are to be
washed and counter tops cleaned up after use. There are two bins located in the
kitchenette: a) Garbage bin under the sink and; b) Recycling bin for plastic bottles
and cans.
Large Conference Room (Room # 3)- used for meetings.
Room # 24- This is the brochure and print materials room which contains printed
information on programmes overseen by UNEP.
Room # 26 - This is the server room and contains the organization’s server
along with other electronic equipment.
Room # 28 - This is the library where archived materials in relation to the
organization are kept.
Small Store Room (Room # 1) – holds paper, garbage bags, cleaning supplies,
etc.
Small Conference Room (Room # 2)- excellent for small meetings. When not
being utilized, it is also a tranquil place to have lunch and enjoy the view.
Stationery Supplies – are located in the cabinet across from Room # 8.
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OFFICE HOURS
The standard work day consists of eight (8) hours, Monday to Friday. Mondays to
Thursdays, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Fridays, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch time is 45
minutes, excluding Fridays due to the early departure.
Please notify your immediate supervisor or the front desk if you are late or must
leave the office for more than two (2) hours.
Please speak with administration, when interested in working late or on the
weekends. The main door to the office is locked outside of regular office hours.
PRINTERS
Name
HP Laser Jet
1320
HP Color
LaserJet
CP3525 PCL 6
HP Business
Inkjet 2800
(Currently out
of service)
Panasonic
DP-8060
Location
Beside Room
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Beside Room
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Features
B&W prints
In Room 23
Coloured prints
Low volume
printing
In Room 29
High volume
printing
Kyocera
FS-3040MFP+
In Room 29
B&W prints,
scanning,
photocopying
B&W prints and
photocopying,
coloured scanning,
Coloured prints
Capacity
Low volume
printing
Low volume
printing
Medium volume
printing
All staff are required to keep printing to a minimum, to use scrap paper, print
on double sides and draft mode when printing working documents and only
use high quality or colour for external or publication purposes.
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RECYCLING
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In an effort to reduce waste and our carbon footprint, there is a recycling
initiative in full force within the UNEP CAR/RCU office. Printing of paper
should be limited and any scrap paper is to be placed in the boxes near the
printers for recycling.
These papers for recycling are collected by Mapco Printers Ltd. In addition,
plastic bottles and cans are also placed in the recycling container provided in
the Kitchen. These bottles and cans are taken to Protect the Environment
Trust (PET) for recycling.
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2014 HOLIDAYS
JANUARY
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MARCH
5
APRIL
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APRIL
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MAY
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New Year’s Day
Ash Wednesday*
(Unapproved)
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day*
(Unapproved)
AUGUST
1
AUGUST
6
OCTOBER
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DECEMBER
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DECEMBER
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Emancipation
Day
Independence
Day
National Heroes
Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
*These days may have to be applied for as annual leave days.
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DUTY FREE PURCHASE OF GOODS
Internationally recruited staff are eligible to purchase duty free goods . In the case of
alcoholic beverages, this can be done periodically from local suppliers. Please consult the
Senior Secretary for details.
FORMALITIES FOR UNEP-CAR/RCU ADMINISTRATION
The following forms must be completed for UNEP-CAR/RCU upon arrival:
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Banking instructions to UNEP Payroll
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Health and Life Insurance (Optional)
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Request for Laissez-Passer (UN Travel Document)
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UNEP-CAR/RCU Identification Card
FORMALITIES FOR JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT
The following documents are required by the Jamaican authorities:
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Driver’s License- With submission of a staff’s application for a driver’s license or its
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Diplomatic Identification Card - This card confirms diplomatic status within the country
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Tax Registration Number - Admin is responsible for obtaining a Tax Registration Number
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renewal, the staff member must provide two photographs as well as his/ her Tax
Registration Number (see below). The licenses are renewed or issued within four
weeks after the request is submitted to proper local bureau.
of Jamaica.
(TRN) for all new employees. The Tax Registration Number is required for all
financial transactions (such as setting up electricity, phone or cable accounts).
GCT (General Consumption Tax)
Internationally recruited staff will be reimbursed for General Consumption Tax
(GCT) paid on any items purchased in Jamaica. This tax can be anywhere from 10%
to 17.5% and appears separately on all receipts. All receipts must be kept in order
to apply to the proper Government agency for refund. For instructions on how to
apply for GCT refunds, consult Admin.
REAL ESTATE AGENCIES (Others may also be found in the Yellow Pages)
 Sophia Rizza – [email protected] – Cell: 779-2885
 Bev McKessey & Associates, Suite 8B - 2 Seymour Avenue, Kgn 6, 927-9593Agent- Lois Foreman, 550-0838.
 Jewel Homes & Properties- 5 Farrington Drive, Kgn 6, 978-9536,Agent-Katherine McDaniel
VEHICLES
Internationally recruited staff are eligible to purchase vehicles duty free. Please
consult Administration for details on duty free purchase, or for renewal of vehicle
road licenses and Certificates of Fitness.
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PLACES OF INTEREST
Bank of Jamaica
Downtown’s tallest building, the Central Bank houses the National Coin and Currency Museum, which has an
interesting exhibit of Jamaican tokens, coins and paper money, collected over the passage of time. The
Museum also displays a gold artifact, belonging to the Taino Indians (Jamaica’s first inhabitants), and the
remnants of a 17th century well, recovered from beneath the surface of Kingston Harbour in Port Royal’s
sunken city.
Bob Marley Museum
No tour of Jamaica's cultural destinations would be complete without a stop at the Bob Marley Museum in
Kingston, which is located in Marley's former home and studio. The museum features artifacts, writings,
photographs and memorabilia as well as a restaurant and gift shop.
Devon House
The Devon House in Kingston is the former home of George Stiebel, one of the first black millionaires. Stiebel,
who made the bulk of his money in mining, built the house in 1881 and in 1990 it was declared a national
monument. The 11-acre property now serves as a museum, but is just as famous for its ice cream and its
accurate depiction of a Jamaican Great House in the 1860s and 1870s.
Emancipation Park
The spacious park is the pride of New Kingston. Its particularly nice at sunsets when the walkways are filled
with cheerful Kingstonians just liberated from their places of work.
Institute of Jamaica
This is the nation’s small scale of the British Museum. It hosts permanent and visiting exhibitions, plus the
National Library of Jamaica with Jamaican Newspapers and texts dating back to more than two centuries.
Jamaica Conference Center
Beside the Bank of Jamaica building, the Jamaican Coat of Arms adorns the Jamaica Conference Centre, a
fully modern facility serving as the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority and , of course, UNEP
CAR/RCU.
The Jewish Synagogue in Kinston
The synagogue “Shaangare Shalom” – Gates of Peace – in downtown Kingston is cited by Olive Senior in
2003 as “now the only Jewish place of worship in Jamaica". It was built in 1912 replacing an earlier 1881
building that was destroyed in the earthquake of 1907. The later construction was built in reinforced concrete
but in the style of the earlier synagogue, with roof, gallery and pillars belonging to the original model.
Liberty Hall Museum
The Marcus Mosiah Garvey Multimedia Museum is the world’s first museum dedicated to the life and work of
Marcus Garvey and the only multimedia museum in the Caribbean. Through the technology of touch-screens,
at the touch of a finger, visitors of all ages are treated to an enriching interactive experience highlighting
Garvey’s life, work and philosophy through the permanent exhibition: Marcus Garvey: The Movement and the
Philosophy. Films on Garvey, African history and self-identity are shown in two locations of the Museum,
accompanied by slides of contemporary life in Africa.
National Gallery of Jamaica
While in Kingston, visit the National Gallery, where the displays and works include artifacts from the Tainos,
Jamaica's first inhabitants, as well as 20th century Jamaican art, international exhibitions, and hosted
collections. Established in 1879, the Institute boasts Jamaica’s oldest museum. Its exhibitions offer
unparalleled insights into our colourful past, culture, and flora and fauna. The Institute’s Natural History
Museum has an interactive, kid-friendly display of Jamaica’s rare plants and animals.
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SOME POPULAR RESTAURANTS
Morgan’s Harbour Hotel
Port Royal; Tel: 876-967-8040/8873
Specialty: Seafood/Price range: Moderate/Expensive
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Akbar Indian Restaurant
11 Holborn Road ; Tel: 926-3480/0605
Specialty: Indian Cuisine Price Rate: Moderate
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Burger King/Kentucky Fried Chicken/ Pizza
Hut/ Tastee (patties)/ Cuddy’s (Jamaican)/
Island Grill/Triple Century
Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston
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Moby Dick Restaurant & Lounge
3 Orange Street; Tel: 1-876-922-4468
Specialty: Indian
Price Range: Moderate
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Chez Maria
7 Hillcrest Avenue ; Tel: 876-978-7833
Specialty: Middle East
Price Range: Moderate
The Rib Kage Bar and Grill
12 Braemar Av., Kgn 10;
Tel: 876-978-6272 Toll: 1-800-RIBKAGE
Specialty: BBQ
Price Range: Moderate
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China Express
67 Constant Spring Road; Tel: (876) 906-9158
Specialty: Chinese
Price Range: Moderate
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China Town Restaurant
Premier Plaza, Constant Spring Rd;
Tel: 1-876-926-8010/929-2157
Specialty: Chinese
Price Range: Moderate
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TGI Friday’s
Corner of Lady Musgrave and Hope Road
Tel: 876-927-8810
Specialty: International
Price range: Moderate/Expensive
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Chilitos Mexican Restaurant.
64 Hope Road, Tel: 876-978-0537
Price Range: Moderate
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Sovereign Center Food Court
106 Hope Road
Price Range: Moderate
Specialty: Fast Food, local and Chinese cuisine.
South Avenue Grill
20a South Avenue; Tel: 876-754-1380
Specialty: BBQ
Price Range: Moderate
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Gloria’s Rendezvous
Port Royal; Tel: 876-967-8066
Specialty: Sea Food Price Range: Moderate
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Hot Pot Restaurant
2 Altamont Terr.; Tel: 876-929-3906
Specialty: Jamaican Price Range: Moderate/Cheap
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The Market Place
Constant Spring Road- An array of Restaurants
Roktowa Café (Down town- Delivery)
Tel: 987-922-9229
Specialty: Vegetarian
Price range: Moderate
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Cannonball Café
Barbican Center (Loshusan)
Tel: 876-946-0983
Specialty: Café & Deli Price range: Moderate
Devon House
Several Restaurants/ Pastry Shops/ Ice Cream
Parlour
Specialty: Jamaican/Price Range: Moderate/
Expensive
Red Bones The Blues Café
21 Braemar Avenue; Tel: 876 978 8262
Specialty: Jamaican Price range: Moderate
Marketplace
67 Constant Spring Rd., Kingston
Specialty: Various restaurants
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F&B Downtown
107 Harbour Street, Kingston
Specialty: Caribbean, Italian, Sandwiches,
Vegetarian
Price range: Moderate to expensive
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Digicel Food Court
14 Ocean Boulevard, Downtown, Kingston
Specialty: Local cuisine , sandwiches, wraps and
pastry
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SOME CHILL SPOTS
DINING
Cuddyz Sports Bar (Owned
by Courtney Walsh)
The Market Place- several
restaurants including Tracks
& Records
Devon House- Kebab Café
Devon House Ice-cream &
Bakery
The Grog Shoppe- Devon
House
Port Royal- Gloria’s
Pita Grill
Susie’s Bakery- (Party on
Mondays)
Marshmallow
Truck Stop
Jo Jo’s Jerk Pit
Sweet wood Jerk
Scotchie’s Jerk Center
Chez Maria
Chillitos Mexican
TGIF
M10
Whitebones
Brick oven Bakery
LOUNGE
Macau Gaming & Lounge Bar
DANCING
Fiction Night Club
Carlos’ Café
Club Privilege
The Pub (Mayfair Hotel)
Tracks & Records- owned by
Usain Bolt (Tuesdays artistes
stop by)
Medusa (Drink & Lyme specials
on Wednesdays)
South Beach Café
Quad Nightclub
MVP (Pulse) on Fridays
Bacchanal 2014- March 7 – April
25, 2014
Acropolis Gaming & Sports Bar
Rituals Coffee House
Red Bones Blues Café
Monte Carlo Gaming at Terra
Nova Hotel
Cannonball Café
Café Blue
Moments Café
Escape
The Deck
Village Blues Bar
Rafael’s Pizzeria
Haagen Daaz
Triple Century (Owned by Chris
Gayle)
Toss & Roll Salad Bar
Manhattan Global Cuisine &
Bar
Tutti Fruiti (Frozen Yogurt)
Candy Craze
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HOTELS
THE COURTLEIGH HOTEL
85 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5
Tel: (876) 936 3570, (876) 929 9000
Fax: (876) 926 7744.
Email: [email protected]
SPANISH COURT HOTEL
1 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5
Phone: (876) 926 0000 / (876) 618 6000
Fax: (876) 926 1613
Email: [email protected]
HOTEL FOUR SEASONS
18 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10
Tel: (876) 926-8805, (876) 926-0682
Website: www.hotelfourseasonsjm.com
TERRA NOVA ALL SUITE HOTEL
17 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10
Phone: (876) 926-2211-2, (876) 926-9334-9
Fax: (876) 929-4933, (876) 754-9389
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.terranovajamaica.com
JAMAICA PEGASUS
81 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel: (876) 926-3691-9
Fax: (876) 929-0593
Website: www.jamaicapegasus.com
Email: [email protected]
KNUTSFORD COURT HOTEL
16 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston 5,
Tel: (876) 929-1000
E-mail: [email protected]
WYNDHAM KINGSTON JAMAICA
77 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5
Tel: 877-999-3223
Website: www.wyndham.com/main.wnt
N.B. Many of these hotels offer special
UN, CARICOM and/or local rates.
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HOSPITALS
ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL
22 Deanery Road, Kingston 3
Tel: 876-928-4955
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THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF
THE WEST INDIES
Mona, Kingston 6
Tel: 876-927-1620
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ST. ANDREWS MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL LTD
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Tel: 876-926-7401
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MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL
CENTRE
18 Tangerine Pl, Kingston 10
Tel: 876-926-1400
KINGSTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL
North Street, Kingston
Tel: 876-922-0210(9)
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EMERGENCY
CONTACTS
POLICE STATION/POLICE CONTROL
Emergency Number: 119
Central: 922-0308. East Queen St. KGN P.O
New Kingston:926-3508. 77 Knutsford Blvd, KGN 5
Half-Way Tree: 926-8184-5. 142 Maxfield Ave, KGN
Police Headquarters: 978-6462/927-778/4421. 103 Old Hope Road, KGN
FIRE STATION
Half-Way Tree: 926-8165-6. Maxfield Ave, KNG
York Park: 922-2121-2. 167 Orange St. KGN
AMBULANCE
Ambucare Co. Ltd.: 978-2327/6021
St. John: 926-7656. 2E Camp Rd.
DOCTORS
Dr. Robert Parchment, Suite 3, 7 Trafalgar Rd. KGN 5. 927-3341(W), 460-0246 (CELL)
Dr. Margaret Green, 18 Tangerine Place, KGN 10. 929-6254(W)
OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY
906-9674-5/7549077-8. 2-4 Haining Rd. KGN 5
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USEFUL
CONTACTS
TRANSPORTATION SVCS
Apollo: 929-2122/383-8624. 12 Retirement Cres.
City Guide: 758-3339. 70 ½ Molyness Rd, KGN 10.
Juta Tours Bus: 828-1609/927-4534. Normal Manley Int’l Airport
ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE
BCIC : 1888-227-7478. 36 Duke St.
ICWI : 314-0338. 2 St. Lucia Ave, KGN 5
UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & SECURITY- JAMAICA
TEAM
Office: 978 2390
Michael McNulty: 579- 4542
Lincoln Campbell: 469-1868
Andrea Cole: 373-0255
OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT (ODPEM)
906-9674-5/7549077-8. 2-4 Haining Rd. KGN 5
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WHAT CAN YOU FIND CLOSE TO
UNEP CAR/RCU?
Dick Kinkead Pharmacy
72-76 Harbour Street, Kingston
Tel: (876) 922-6525/2267 ; Fax: 967-0548
Services: Medication- over the counter and prescriptions; snacks; Nescafé hot beverages; greeting
cards, stationary and office supplies; simple household items; beauty supplies etc.
LIME Phone Services(Dick Kinkead Complex)
Mail Pac and electronics store (Dick Kinkead Complex)
Downtown Medical Office (Dick Kinkead Complex)
Cambio, Money Gram, Bill Express and Paymaster
Inland Revenue Department (Tax Office)
Seabed Complex- Clothes Stores and Household Items Store
Financial Institutions
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS/ Scotia)
National Commercial Bank (NCB)
Jamaica National Building Society (JN)
Royal Bank of the Caribbean (RBC)
Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS)
First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB)
Food Places
From Start to Finish (Conference Center- Jamaican food)
Burger King
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Tastee Patties (Jamaican food)
Juici Patties (Jamaican food)
Bench and Bar Restaurant (Jamaica Dishes)
Chungs Restaurant (Jamaican Dishes)
F&B Downtown/The Swiss Store (Soups, sandwiches and pasta)
Moby Dick (Indian / Jamaica food)
Orient Express (Chinese food)
Seabed Complex- Pastry Shop
* You may also check the office Notice Board for other places from where you may order food in
surrounding areas)
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PLACES OF INTEREST JUST OUTSIDE
OF KINGSTON

Boone Hall Oasis
4 River Road, Stony Hill
Kingston 9. Tel: (876) 942-3064

Maroon Museum and Safu Yard
Charles Town
The Maroons are one of the most iconic elements in
Email: [email protected]
the valley and here is where all the pieces come
Nestled below the majestic slopes of Norbrook together. Present day Maroons can recount their
Mountain, Boone Hall Oasis provides dinners with a history back to the time of the Maroon treaty of 1739
and possibly before. The museum at Charles Town is
unique experience of being one with nature.
filled with artifacts and interesting pieces that will
propel you back in time.

Castleton Garden
Part of the Maroon Complex is the Safu Yard where it
Junction Road, Castleton
is said Maroon warriors prepared for war. Now with
its own mini stage, you will be captivated by the beat
Tel: (876) 927-1257
Castleton Gardens is located only 20 minutes from of the drum as dancers and other performers, move
Kingston and is anchored on a landscape dominated rhythmically providing you with a fully Maroon
by ravines and tall mountain ranges. This lush, cultural experience.
unbelievably beautiful garden is located on 15 acres
and is bordered by the main road on one side and a  Strawberry Hill
river on the other. The flora includes the most exotic,
Irish Town, St Andrew
often indigenous ferns and majestic palms.
Tel: (876) 944-8400

Fort Clarence Beach
Hellshire, St. Catherine
Email: [email protected]
Strawberry Hill, a signature mountaintop oasis, offers
an enchanting mix of rich Jamaican heritage balanced
by healthy conscious living. Perched in the Blue
Mountains, it is 3,100 feet above sea level. Don’t
miss the opportunity to sample the world famous Blue
Mountain Coffee on the drive.
A clean, well-maintained black sand beach. A popular
location for visitors to Jamaica who are looking for
that perfect mix of natural beauty, fun, and local
culture. Because of its close proximity to more urban
areas, Fort Clarence is a popular choice with tourists
Amenities:
and Jamaicans alike. And the fresh fish is among the
restaurant.
best on the island.

Hotel,
Spa,
Swimming
pool
and
Lime Cay
One of the hidden gems of Kingston is the
uninhabited island Lime Cay which has clear waters
and white sand beaches. It is located just off the coast
of the famous pirate town Port Royal. You can reach
there by a short boat ride from Morgan’s Harbor at
Port Royal. It is a popular place with Jamaican
yachtsmen and many locals who visit on the
weekend.
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The CEP has a very vibrant Internship Programme open to local and international students
which offers candidates a variety of skills and life lessons on completion. Interns may work
under one or more of the three subprogrammes- AMEP, SPAW or CETA.
Accommodation

Reasonable, low-priced accommodations are not easy to find and interns may choose to stay
at a youth hostel or YMCA while searching for longer-term accommodations. Previous interns
have stayed with families and/or in guesthouses.
Budget

Below is a rough estimate of the amount one would need for moderate accommodation for one
month.
Amount in JMD
Amount in USD (assuming USD to JMD is 1 to 105)
Accommodation 25,000 - 40,000
400 -500
Transport*
3,600-4000
35-45
Meals
9,000- 10,000
86-120
*If interested in car pooling, this can be discussed with appropriate CAR/RCU staff member.
Certificate of Attendance

Upon completion of the Internship Programme, the candidate will be awarded a certificate of
attendance.
Commencement

Interns can begin their internship only after they have agreed to the terms of reference and
the conditions of the Internship Programme. Acceptance for internship is in no way tied to
recruitment and interns are not eligible for employment during the period of the internship
and the six months following the end of the internship.
Conditions of Internship


Interns receive no remuneration. Costs of travel and accommodation, living expenses
included, are the responsibility of interns, their sponsoring institutions and or jointly
sponsored.
Interns are solely responsible for obtaining the necessary visas and arranging their travel to
their duty station.
Language Requirements

Since the UNEP-CAR/RCU has three working languages, English, Spanish and French, intern
candidates should have fluency in at least one of the three working languages.
Medical and Health


UNEP-CAR/RCU accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents/or illness incurred
during an internship. The intern will be asked to sign a waiver indicating that he/she will bear
all costs arising from accidents and /or illness incurred during the internship. All interns will
be required to undergo a medical examination before starting an internship.
For all overseas candidates, a certificate of fitness to undergo an internship, duly signed and
stamped by a qualified examining physician is required to be submitted before starting an
internship. This will eliminate any difficulties arising from an international intern arriving
and being declared medically unfit by a UN Examining Medical Office and necessitating
return home.
Type of Assignments

The UNEP-CAR/RCU Office is located in Kingston. Assignments involving on-site visits or
field work in Kingston or elsewhere in Jamaica are rare. The work is desk-based and may
include but not be limited to project formulation, monitoring and / or evaluation, research
and preparation of papers, preparing reports and other publications or work for and
participation in intergovernmental meetings, website or database maintenance.
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ASK AN INTERN blog
All interns will be required to complete a series of blogs for the UNEP CEP ‘Ask an Intern’ blog on the
CEP website. The ‘Ask an Intern’ Blog is designed to provide current interns a space to share their
experience at CAR/RCU thus giving future interns, universities, partners and other interested parties an
opportunity to learn more about doing an internship at UNEP CAR/RCU by reading the stories of actual
interns.
Check out the ‘Ask an Intern’ Blog
Here are some short testimonials from actual interns :
Testimonials from previous UNEP CEP Interns
“My assignments gave me a very broad and varied view of political institutions and environmental issues.”
- Amanda Preston, 2010 Intern for AMEP
“I found the internship to be interesting and informative. It also provided a platform for me to utilize and
practice my research skills.” – Kimberly Lyons, 2010 Intern for GEF REPCar Project.
“My work for Assessment and Management of Environment Pollution centers on big picture
multinational contracts, international treaties, data collection and categorization. My internship
with CETA deals with local projects and travelling around the island educating people on
environmental issues. This dual internship has allowed me to view two approaches to the same
goal of environmental stability.
My practical experience at the UN has given me keen insight into the world of international
relations, cementing my desire to work in a similar organization in the future.”- Rebecca Stuart,
2010 -2011 Intern for CETA
“My internship with Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution has helped me to
develop a better appreciation for the issues involved in environmental pollution and the measures
being taken to reduce and eliminate it.” - Khian Lamey, 2011 Intern for AMEP
“Working with the Communication, Education, Training and Awareness (CETA) programme
taught me a great deal about what UNEP does and how an intergovernmental organization
operates. I’ve also seen the value in public outreach and how important it is to raise awareness
and understand what people do and do not know about environmental pollution in their
country.” – Anja Moulton, 2011 Intern for CETA
“My internship at the UNEP-CEP enabled me to discover the way international organizations work
and to meet experienced people involved in environmental projects and my assignments (mainly data
collection, translation and administrative assistance) enabled me to improve my professional skills.
It confirmed my desire to work in international organizations.” Soizic Brohan, 2011 Intern for
SPAW
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United Nations Environment ProgrammeRegional Coordinating UnitCaribbean Environment Programme
14-20 Port Royal St., Kingston. Tel: 876-922-9267 (-9); Fax- 876-922-9292
Website: www.cep.unep.org; E-mail: [email protected]
Front left to right: Chrishane, Donna Sue, Sanya, Sancha, Señor Andrade, Coral, Annie, Randal
(former intern), Alessandra
Outer: Sean
Back left to right: André (former staff), Corinne, Nishka (former staff), Tito, Donna, Chris, Pietra,
Victor, Lesma
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