1. Fighting Hunger Worldwide WELCOME TO WFP: A GUIDE TO ROME AND OUR HEADQUARTERS OFFICE

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3. Before your Arrival Visa and Immigration All nationalities, except those of the European Union (list) and/or Schengen Countries (list), require a D-Mission visa.(list)list The D-Mission visa is a long stay visa for a minimum period of at least 3.5 months and up to a maximum of 12 months, issued for work or family reasons, at the request of WFP, by the Italian Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence. It cannot be obtained while in Italy. The "mission" visa expressively indicates the purpose of the entry visa: coming to work for an International UN organization. The D-mission visa is only an entry visa and does not constitute a residence permit. Within 8 days of your arrival in Italy, you should visit the Protocol Office in person in order to start the process for converting the visa into either one of these residence documents, as applicable: a) a Special ID Card issued by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or b) a Residence Permit (Permesso di Soggiorno) issued by the Italian Ministry of Interior (for Short Term Professionals with a contract of less than 11 months). It is recommended to obtain the visa before your departure. If you have any questions or require assistance to expedite the application process, please contact the WFP Protocol Office by email at askHR@wfp.org. Medical Clearances No vaccinations are required to enter Italy. If you require any additional information, please contact your Human Resources Officer or directly the Medical Unit (medical@wfp.org).medical@wfp.org

4. The Fiumicino airport is about 30 km south-west of the city centre. It currently has four terminals (T1, T2, T3 and T5) reserved for domestic, international and intercontinental flights. There is an express train between Fiumicino Airport and Stazione Termini (Rome’s main metro and train station) and the journey takes about 30 minutes. There are also other trains and buses to Stazione Tiburtina, Stazione Trastevere, Stazione EUR–Magliana and Piazza dei Cinquecento. The Ciampino airport is a smaller airport, about 15 km south-east of the city, it is becoming popular with low-cost airlines like RyanAir. For taxi service there is a fixed price travelling between the city centre (within the old walls, called Aurelian walls) and the airports: €48 for Fiumicino (“City of Rome” labelled taxis) and €30 for Ciampino, including luggage. Be advised that there is a difference in Taxi services from Fiumicino. Avoid, if possible, "City of Fiumicino“ official taxis, at the airport as it costs a fixed price €60 (instead of €48) for traveling to the city centre. Should you plan to come directly from the Fiumicino airport to WFP HQ, please see detailed route at page 10. Getting to Rome Rome has two major airports, including Leonardo da Vinci (still frequently known by its old name, Fiumicino) which handles scheduled flights and Ciampino which handles mainly charter flights and business aviation. The website of Rome airports provides all information on flight schedules and trasportation linked to the airports.website

5. Temporary Housing & Accommodations If you want to book a HOTEL you may look into the selected hotels near HQ. All provide special rates for WFP employees: Holiday Inn – Parco de Medici Residence Parco de Medici Sheraton Golf – Parco de Medici Hotel and Resort Also Aventino Hotels and Hotel Santa Prisca in Rome’s city centre provide special rates.Aventino HotelsHotel Santa Prisca Also visit the FAO Staff Coop in Rome. Although this is mainly for long term* rent, it has good options for short-term rentals.FAO Staff Coop in Rome A cheaper and flexible option would be to rent an APARTMENT for a short term. The following sites provide some useful information, and all of their agents speak English: http://www.faostaffcoop.org/show.jsp?list=show&ptype=short http://www.residenceviale.it/en http://www.romeescape.com/ http://www.rentalinrome.com/ http://www.immobiliare.it/ http://www.romecityapartments.com/ http://lovingapartments.com/Rome-apartments-home.html http://www.accomodationsrome.com/en/Rome/http://www.accomodationsrome.com/en/Rome/ (mainly for Rome’s historic centre) http://go.wfp.org/web/wfpgo/portaportese;jsessionid=3C4F03D10D14370D596E1A07E5D6BD43 *Page 15 lists some Permanent Housing Options

6. ID Card & Fiscal Code (compulsory) WFP staff members working in Rome are required by the Italian Authorities to obtain an Italian Identity Card (or Permesso di Soggiorno, depending on their contract status) and a Fiscal Code which is issued by the Ministry of Finance and is required for many transactions (i.e. the opening of a bank account, the purchase of a car, the renting of an apartment, etc.). You should request for these documents as soon as you start working in Rome. Once you receive your log-on information to WFP intranet, we suggest you to visit the Protocol website below, where you will find all the instructions regarding the application procedures. http://go.wfp.org/web/protocol/ Official Receipts: Please remember to request the issuance of a Scontrino Fiscale or Ricevuta Fiscale (receipt for tax purposes) when buying something or having something repaired in order to claim your rights on a product or on a repair.

7. Public transportation Buses: From their website you can enter from/to destinations to find the quickest way to get where you want to go!website Subway: Rome underground system is called the Metro (Metropolitana) and has 2 lines; A and B. Link to see the map.Link to see the map From the street level, you will usually be able to identify A Metro station by the large, red "M" displayed prominently near the entrance. The bus & metro tickets can be purchased at newsstands, stores with the Tabacchi “T” sign and ticket booths at the station. A single ride costs € 1,50, a Monthly Pass costs € 35,00 and an Annual Pass costs € 250. See other fares See other fares Strikes: Call 06-0606 if you want information on public transport strikes. Trains: Trenitalia and Italo are the two major train services in Italy. Fast trains go to Florence in 1 ½ hrs; Milan in 3 hrs; and Venice in under 4 hours.TrenitaliaItalo Taxi: Always use an official taxi, licenced by the City of Rome. They are white, with a “TAXI” sign on the roof and the Rome crest (with “SPQR”) on the doors. They have a meter, which should always be used unless you are travelling between central Rome and Fiumicino or Ciampino airport. The meter starts running when you get in, but you have to pay an extra charge of €3.50. To estimate a fare you can use this website. The best number to call a taxi in Rome is 06 3570.this website

8. Private Vehicles It is recommended before purchasing or importing a car you become familiar with Italian regulations. Both new and used cars/motorbikes are readily available. For advertisements check: Wanted in Rome (an English magazine), Porta Portese (an Italian newspaper), WFP Porta Portese (an internal website for WFP Staff). Also check The Automobile Club Italia (ACI) or Autoscout24. Also take into account that lack of parking, traffic and petrol price, make the scooter an efficient and economical mean of transport in Rome.Wanted in RomePorta PorteseWFP Porta Portese Automobile Club Italia Autoscout24 Driving Licence Internationally recruited staff members in possession of a valid ID card are allowed to drive with their national driving licences in Italy, provided that the driving licence is valid and is accompanied by a translation into Italian and a WFP declaration certified by the Italian authorities. You may obtain the application information and related templates from the Protocol office website (can only be accessed once you have started working officially). Protocol office website Fuel Card Visit the protocol website section: What can I apply for? for detailed information.What can I apply for?

9. Driving in Rome Restricted areas: large areas of the historic centre of Rome are restricted to local car traffic (the yellow area in the map). Residents and authorized people can get a “ZTL” pass which consists in a special electronic device. During specific times (indicated at the entrances, normally after 18.00) the centre may be entered.map In the event of an accident stop the vehicle and leave it in the position the accident occurred. Arrange for the police (Carabinieri or Polizia Municipale) to assess the scene. Make sure you have a copy of the police report form (or denuncia) in your car and a “CID” (an agreement between insurance companies, provided by Italian law), available from the insurance company. It should be filled out in the case of accidents, for which a claim will be processed. You should request the other person to show a copy of their insurance policy (write down all details). Process the claim through your insurance company. If it is ‘mutually agreed upon’ who was at fault, keep the form (available from your insurance agent) in your car. Fill it in and make sure both parties sign it. In the event of theft, contact the police station in the area where the theft occurred. Obtain a police report (denuncia) even if it is a theft of parts of the car. Process the claim through insurance. In the event of a breakdown, you can dial 116 and the Automobile Club of Italy will send someone to help you. Their charges are fair. Avoid the “freelance” tow trucks that could offer their not requested assistance: they charge exorbitant fees.

10. How to get to Parco de Medici Via Carlo Veneziani 68, 00148, Rome, Italy By Train The closest station to WFP headquarters is Muratella, on the Line: Fara Sabina/Orte – Fiumicino. Which will leave you 5 minutes walk away from the building. By Metro You can take the Metro Blue Line “B” to Magliana (EUR-Magliana) station where you can then take the shuttle bus service to WFP at 8.25. It then leaves WFP for Magliana station at 17.10 and 18.10. Shuttle bus There is a bus service from Viale Europa to WFP HQ every 10/15 min from 7:25 and 9:10 in the morning and from WFP HQ to Viale Europa, from 16:30 to 19:00 in the evening. FAO Bus There is a daily bus service: From WFP to FAO: 09:00, 10:40, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 From FAO to WFP: 09:50, 11:20, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 By Car Take the Rome-Fiumicino airport highway exit at Magliana Vecchia and follow the indications to World Food Programme. Use of the parking area requires a parking permit which can be issued by the building pass office.

11. The Building The WFP Building develops over 7 floors. Each floor is divided into 4 towers which are distinguished by different colors. Yellow Tower, Green Tower, Blue Tower and Red Tower. All rooms are coded with the floor number, the Tower color initial and individual work space numbers. (i.e. 4R 40, 6B14). Anyone entering the WFP premises must hold a valid WFP Building Pass. Passes are issued by the Building Pass office in the main building located on the Ground Floor. Office hours are from 08:30 to 12:00, Monday - Friday. Working hours & Lunch break Working hours are from 8:30 to 17:00, Monday - Friday. All staff members are requested to sign the appropriate Sign In/Out Book at the Reception for security and insurance purposes during off-time working hours i.e. before 7:30 a.m. and after 18:00 p.m. and during weekends. Lunch break lasts one hour and should ideally be taken between 12.00 and 14.00 Fire Safety A floor-plan indicating emergency exits and all relevant evacuation information has been placed in the corridor of each floor. Each floor in each tower is under the direction of a designated Fire Warden and an Alternate who will be responsible for directing and ensuring safe evacuation of Staff and visitors during emergencies. If you discover a FIRE Call the Fire Emergency extension 2424 or the WFP Security Desk ext. 2901 and give an accurate report of the location and size of the emergency. Warn others in the immediate vicinity of the fire who may be in danger, but without delay and evacuate the building. If the alarm sounds Immediately STOP your work. Do not leave chair and other obstructions in aisles/paths. Proceed with evacuating the building in orderly fashion using the posted signs and emergency staircases.

12. Services at Headquarters Banks & Bancomat: on the ground floor you can find two banks with bancomat (ATM machines), Banca Intesa and Banca Popolare di Sondrio (Monday-Friday 08:30-13:30, 14:45-16:15). Cafeterias, ground floor, 07:45–17:00, lunch between 12.00 and 14.30 Cafeteria & central bar: self service lunch Red Café restaurant: table service lunch Book Swap, Second floor, Yellow tower. You can pick and leave books. Childcare Centre, (opened in October 2015). Interested parents are invited to contact Baby & Job directly on extension 6481 or nidowfp@babyandjob.it to view the facilities or enrol their children.nidowfp@babyandjob.it Commissary provides to customers a wide range of duty free items, at the best price possible in two salesrooms: one on the ground floor of Building C at the FAO Headquarters (Tuesday to Friday from 12:00-19:00 and Saturday from 9:30-13:00) and another one at the WFP Headquarters (Tuesday to Friday from 12:00-19:00) Dry Cleaning, Annex 1, Wednesday and Friday 12:00-14:00 Gym, Basement of the Blue Tower, access granted under request to HQ.Services, websitewebsite Internet point, First Floor, 1G00 Insurance Company Allianz, ground floor, Umbrella Room Red Tower, Thursday 14:00-17:00 Insurance Company Clements, ground floor, Umbrella Room Red Tower, Tuesday 12:00-14:00 and Wednesday14:00 - 16:00 Insurance De Besi di Giacomo ( Brokers), 5R97, Monday to Friday 08:35 - 11:45

13. Services at Headquarters Mail Office for official mail and receipt of private parcels. Ground floor, Monday-Friday 10:30-11:30 and 14:30-16:00. website.website Insurance De Besi di Giacomo (Brokers), 5R97, Monday to Friday 08:35 - 11:45 Library & research centre, First Floor and terrace, 1G12, websitewebsite Medical Services First floor, Yellow Tower, Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. Walk-In-Clinic, First floor, 1Y36, from Monday to Thursday, 14:00-17:30. Primary care/family physician service for staff members and their dependents. For more info click here.click here Health Care Insurance Allianz, First floor, 1Y70, every Thursday of the month, 14:00- 17:00. Newsstand Ground floor. Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00. Pharmacy, New Commissary building, 08:00 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 15:00 on Friday Print shop, basement, Green Tower, request through HQ.Services@wfp.orgHQ.Services@wfp.org Photobooth, Ground floor, staircase, Yellow Tower Staff Counselling Unit 1Y, Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. website.website. Tailor, Annex 1, Thursday 12:00-14:00. Vending machine located in the smoking area, pool area, ground floor, Green Tower, Facilities room in the Red tower (2 nd,3 rd, 4 th, 5 th floors and on the 4 th floor of the Yellow tower offering coffee, hot and cold drinks and snacks. This is a non-smoking building. Smoking is only allowed beyond the yellow lines around the building.

14. Telephones Make a call: Internal: dial 4 digit extension (i.e. 1234). External call (in Italy): press 0 followed by the number (i.e. 0 065200000). External call (international official call): dial 9 for the switchboard who will connect you to the number you wish to reach. Transfer a call: 1.Press the “Inquiry key”. 2.Dial the requested ext (internal transfer only). 3.Press “Transfer” when the recipient answers. A telephone directory is available on the WFPgo in the contact information section.contact information Useful Numbers Maintenance Ext 2992 (Pager) Switchboard Ext 9 WFP Switchboard From Outside 06 6513 1 FAO Switchboard 06 5705 1 IFAD Switchboard 06 5459 Medical Emergency Ext 2888 Fire Ext 2424 Security Desk/Reception Ext 2901/2902 Staff Counsellor Ext 2235 Computer Help Desk Ext 2222

15. Permanent Housing If you are planning to stay in Rome for a long period, you might wish to secure a long-term rental. On WFPgo, you can use Porta Portese (an internal website named after the famous flea market, which can be accessed after you have officially started working) where you can find staff offerings of housing, furniture, household help, etc.Porta Portese Another option is one of the many websites that advertise the long- and short- term rentals like: http://www.faostaffcoop.org/show.jsp?list=show&ptype=longhttp://www.faostaffcoop.org/show.jsp?list=show&ptype=long, www.immobiliare.itwww.immobiliare.it, www.soloaffitti.it, www.eurekasa.it, www.portaportese.it.www.soloaffitti.itwww.eurekasa.itwww.portaportese.it You may also approach a real estate agency for assistance. Some of the most famous are realestateinrome.com/en, www.realestate-rome.com, www.romaparioli.lacasaagency.com but several more can be find on the internet.realestateinrome.com/enwww.realestate-rome.com www.romaparioli.lacasaagency.com Remember: all Internationally recruited professionals are exempt from paying a Rental Contract Registration Fee. Instructions.. Instructions. the contract you sign should have a Diplomatic Clause which allows you to terminate the rental contract on 30 day written notice to the landlord. Please contact AskHR@wfp.org to receive a sample contract.AskHR@wfp.org Usually, rental contracts in Italy have a length of 3 (years) + 2, or 4 + 4. Your contract will probably not be identical, but this sample can be helpful for getting some practice with the Italian specific terminology. linklink Please also look at FAO Guide to Renting in Rome, which provides some important tips.FAO Guide to Renting in Rome Household Help You can visit WFP Porta Portese to find classified advertisement on domestic helpers.Porta Portese Settling in Rome

16. Communications Public phones Public telephones are available throughout Italy. The main companies are: Telecom Italia, Infostrada, Fastweb, Tiscali, Teletu, etc. Telecom ItaliaInfostradaFastwebTiscaliTeletu Usually these companies offer packages including also internet ADSL connection (highly recommended because internet keys’ connectivity is still very slow and much more expensive) Cell phones: The most popular service providers are: TimTim, Vodafone, Wind, and Tre.VodafoneWindTre There are very different kind of fares depending on your necessities, so it might be worth to look at their websites, or visit their stores (normally in a mall you will find a store of each one of the phone companies mentioned above). Tim is generally known to have the best phone coverage, while Tre usually has the best fares. Banking The HQ building has several banking services, including two Italian banks, Banca Popolare di Sondrio and Banca Intesa SanPaolo. Banca Popolare di Sondrio Banca Intesa SanPaolo Some other important Italian banks are: Unicredit, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, BNL.UnicreditMonte dei Paschi di Siena BNL Credit & debit cards are widely accepted in Italy when shopping or at restaurants. Always check that the amount being charged is correct. Be careful using any ATM machines on the streets. Thieves are very fast at taking the money or copying your codes. It is better to use one of the ATM’s in HQ or inside any bank.

17. Rome for Children – Nurseries and Daycare A Childcare Centre within the HQ premises opened in October 2015. Children from 4 months to 3 years are most welcome. For more information and registration please click on Wfp Childcare.Wfp Childcare. There are also several nurseries in Rome. Here you can find a list. By clicking on the map on the right, you can find the ones closer to where you live.list If you are aiming to find a nursery near to WFP HQ, please give a look at: Mionido Telecom P. d. M. Viale Parco de Medici, 00184, Roma‎, 06 3688 0290 Mionido Telecom P. d. M. Asilo Nido 'Papero Giallo’Asilo Nido 'Papero Giallo’ Via Fiume Giallo, 00144, Roma, 06 52244478 Asilo Bimbi AllegriAsilo Bimbi Allegri, Via Garosi 65, 00128, Roma, 06 45476261 Agrinido Il GirotondoAgrinido Il Girotondo, Via Portuense 2107, 00050 Roma, 06 65048432 Asilo Nido Arcobaleno Asilo Nido Arcobaleno Via V. Cortese 48, 00128, Roma, 06 5073187 Rome for Children - International Schools Choosing a school for your children is one of the most important decisions to be made. Rome offers a vast range of international schools. Here is a list of the most famous. ENGLISH SCHOOLS 1.Ambrit Rome International School -Via Filippo Tajani 50, 00149 RomeAmbrit Rome International School 2.American Overseas School – Via Cassia 811, 00189 RomeAmerican Overseas School 3.Britannia International School of Rome – Via Ernesto Parisi 11, 00134 RomeBritannia International School of Rome 4.Castelli International School – Via degli Scozzesi 13, 00046 GrottaferrataCastelli International School 5.Castelli Kindergarten – Via dei Laghi km 8,600, Marino, 00047 RomeCastelli Kindergarten 6.Core International School – Via Crati 19, 00199 RomeCore International School 7.Greenwood Garden School – Via Vito Sinisi 5, 00189 RomeGreenwood Garden School 8.Kendale Primary International School – Via Gradoli 86, 00189 RomeKendale Primary International School 9.Marymount International School – Via di Villa Lauchli 180, 00191 RomeMarymount International School

18. Rome for Children - International Schools 10. The New School – Via della Camilluccia 669, 00135 RomeThe New School 11. Rome International School – Viale Romania 32, 00197 RomeRome International School 12. St. George’s British International School – Via Cassia, La Storta, 00123 RomeSt. George’s British International School 13. St. George’s British International School – Via Spallanzani 12, 00161 Rome St. George’s British International School 14. St. Francis International School – Via delle Benedettine, 50/b – 00135 Rome St. Francis International School 15. St. Stephen’s School – Via Aventina 3, 00153 RomeSt. Stephen’s School 16. Southlands English School – Via Teleclide 20, Casal Palocco, 00124 RomeSouthlands English School GERMAN/SWISS SCHOOLS 1.Swiss School Rome – Via Marcello Malpigni 14, 00161 RomeSwiss School Rome 2.Deutsche Schule Rom (Scuola Germanica) – Via Aurelia Antica 401, 00165 RomeDeutsche Schule Rom FRENCH SCHOOL 1.Lycée Chateaubriand -Via di Villa Ruffo, 31 RomeLycée Chateaubriand 2.Institut Saint Dominique – Via Cassia 1171, 00189 Rome;Institut Saint Dominique SPANISH SCHOOL Liceo Espanol CervantesLiceo Espanol Cervantes – Via di Porta S. Pancrazio 9, 00153 Rome JAPANESE SCHOOL Scuola Giapponese di Roma Scuola Giapponese di Roma – Via della Casetta Mattei, 104, Rome

19. Italian Language Courses Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante AlighieriCentro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri – Piazza Bologna 1, 00162 Rome Scuola Leonardo da VinciScuola Leonardo da Vinci – Piazza dell’Orologio 7, 00186 Rome Torre di Babele Torre di Babele – Via Cosenza 7, 00161 Rome Accademia della Lingua ItalianaAccademia della Lingua Italiana – Via del Casaletto 35, 00151 Rome Ciao ItaliaCiao Italia – Via delle Frasche 5, 00184 Rome DILIT International HouseDILIT International House – Via Marghera 22, 00185 Rome ItaliaideaItaliaidea – Via dei Due Macelli 47, 00187 Rome StudioitaliaStudioitalia – Via Tibullo, 16, 00193 Rome Please note that Italian Language courses, from Beginner to Advanced level, are being held during lunch hours in HQ. For more information contact: wfp.training@wfp.org. Rome for Children - Entertainments Your children will like this city as much as you will. Some of the most beautiful entertainments are the zoo Bioparco di Roma, the Puppet show situated on the Janiculum hill, the bouncy castles and ball pools of Gommolandia, the children museum Explora. Great for older kids is Technotown, which features a variety of interactive technology and science- based adventures, like a time machine that takes visitors back to Ancient Rome. Kids will also love Said Vintage Chocolate Factory, and probably, you will too!Bioparco di Roma GommolandiaExplora TechnotownSaid Vintage Chocolate Factory In the municipality of Valmontone, at half an hour from Rome, there is the entertainment resort Rainbow Magicland.Rainbow Magicland. In Summer you can enjoy the dolphins spectacles at the new park Zoomarine, or have fun at the water parks of Hydromania and Acqua Felix (one hour outside the city). ZoomarineHydromania Acqua Felix

20. Other Information Information and Services in Rome The city of Rome has a call center, tel. 06 06 06 or a website that offers information regarding transport, garbage disposal, documents, public office hours or anything regarding the municipality, 24 hours a day, in Italian and from 4:00pm-7:00pm Mon.-Fri., in English.website Emergency Numbers Carabinieri (Police) 112 State Police 113 Fire Brigade 115 Emergency Medical 118 National Civil Protection 06 6710 Regional Civil Protection 9200 Municipal Police 800 940 918 Hospitals in Rome Many public and private hospitals are located in Rome. Among others, the well known ones are Ospedale Bambino Gesu’ (pediatric hospital), Policlinico Gemelli, Ospedale Umberto I, Ospedale Sant’Eugenio, Ifo Regina Elena. HereHere you can find a list of other important hospitals.

21. Public Holidays in Italy JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day JANUARY 6 Epiphany Easter Sunday Easter Monday APRIL 25 Liberation Day MAY 1 Labour Day JUNE 29 San Pietro e Paolo (in Rome) AUGUST 15 Assumption Day NOVEMBER 1 All Saint’s Day DECEMBER 8 Immaculate Conception DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day DECEMBER 26 Boxing Day HQ 2016 Official Holidays * JANUARY 1 New Year’s day 25 MARCH Good Friday 28 MARCH Easter Monday 15 AUGUST Assumption Day 31 OCTOBER (in lieu of Labour day, Sun. 1 May) 1 NOVEMBER All Saint’s Day 26 DECEMBER Boxing Day 27 DECEMBER (In lieu of Christmas Day, Sun.25) *UN Official holidays may vary from year to year. SEE YOU SOON! Holiday Calendar 2016