DRIVER AGREEMENT COOPI ETHIOPIA MISSION

As a driver of the COOPI fleet you are representing the organization, your behavior influences the way
the organization is perceived and your statements as well as your conduct can be interpreted as an
expression of COOPI point of view. As part of your duties you are transporting COOPI staff and are
responsible to perform your duties according to COOPI standards in order to guarantee the safety and
security of your passengers.

COOPI Drivers behave in a manner that demonstrates:

 respect for the opinions, knowledge, living style, religion, beliefs and attitudes of target and host
populations, and expatriate and national co-workers
 Respecting local laws and customs.
 Act in the spirit of the humanitarian principles of COOPI
 Strive to be conscious and aware of possible, even unintended consequences of behavior and take
these into account in their specific behavior, speech and actions.
 Any possible gaps in the law are not an excuse for unacceptable behavior.

Some legal restrictions are to be respected:

 The use of Coopi logos, identity cards, stickers and or material carrying logos is restricted to project
implementation or security purposes only.
 Outside project and/or security purposes all COOPI staff should refrain from unnecessary display of
COOPI identification.
 COOPI staff should abide by local, national, and international laws.

In addition to the legal boundaries, COOPI, in the personal behavior of its employees:

 Objects against the exploitation of people’s personal (physical, emotional and economic)
vulnerability in the broadest possible sense
 Objects against the willful abuse, physical or otherwise, of persons and any conduct which degrades
the human dignity of individuals
 Objects against open disrespect of cultural habits and customs
 Objects against the abuse of drugs and stimulants (e.g. alcohol)
 COOPI requires that Coopi premises and assets be used with a sense of responsibility. Use of those
assets in a manner that may compromise COPPIs credibility or coerce others to act against their will
is not acceptable.

JOB DUTIES:

The rental and COOPI driver will perform duties based on the given schedule or as per the request of the
supervisor.

Transport provision

 Provides transport according to the required project/mission activities and needs. Only COOPI
staff are to be transported unless specific instruction has been given by the Manager or HOM
 Ensuring the security of passengers and safety of goods
 Driving carefully
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  observing speed limits and traffic rules of the country
 respecting COOPI security rules and observe the convoy rules

Vehicle condition and maintenance:

 Carries out daily check the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel,
brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.),
 Is responsible for the presence of all equipment and documents in the vehicle (toolbox, spare tyre,
rescue equipment, discharge of liability, logbook, first aid kit, maps, ...)
 Performs weekly checks according to the COOPI Logbook
 Ensures that the vehicle is always in good condition following instructions and guidelines of
Logbook and carries out a handover if another driver uses the vehicle
 Is responsible for the update of the logbook; records mileage, fuel consumption, servicing,
repairs, accidents, etc
 Refills the vehicle when necessary
 Keeps the vehicle clean (inside and outside)
 Informs supervisor when action or repairs are needed
 Assists the mechanic when working on the vehicle

.Documents

 Ensures that all vehicle documents and the driver’s driving license are valid and in the vehicle
 In case orders have been given to transport non-COOPI staff ensure that they sign disclaimers of
responsibility before using the vehicle
 Informs his/her supervisor of any incident involving the transportation of passengers or goods

Security

 Checks security situation and road conditions before departure

 Knows and respects the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to
convoy, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensures all passengers know and respect the security rules.
 Knows how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and
communicates with base according to COOPI communications policy to inform the vehicle's
position and any potential implications

NEVER BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANY NARCOTIC WHEN DRIVING

Undersigned, by signing this document, declares to have read this document and understood its intention,
implications and consequences as to his/her behavior required in COOPI’s projects in Ethiopia.

Name: ________________

Signature: ________________

Date: ________________

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