Our source has exclusively obtained a letter from the Acting Chairman of the National Oil Corporation, Masoud Suleiman, addressed to companies and entities affiliated with the NOC regarding regulations governing the secondment of employees for external work assignments.
The letter stipulates that work assignments must be directly related to an ongoing project, supply contract, or service provision, such as inspection work or training outlined in the contract. Additionally, a detailed report on the training program must be submitted to the NOC’s General Training Department. Assignments for renewing essential and specialized technical certifications are also permitted.
The letter specifies that the duration of an assignment should not exceed five days, with an option for a one-day extension by the company’s chairman. Any extension beyond this requires the NOC’s approval.
Regarding assignments for visa issuance, the letter states that such missions must be linked to a legitimate work requirement in the host country. Furthermore, the country in question must not have an embassy in Libya, and the assignment duration must not exceed three days.
Suleiman also emphasized that the approval of assignments must comply with the travel and accommodation regulations of NOC-affiliated companies and relevant legislations. The expenses of external assignments must remain within the approved budget and not exceed it under any circumstances.
The letter further highlights the need for representatives from the NOC’s central administration to participate in relevant external assignments. It also stresses avoiding excessive or unnecessary secondments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and keeping external work assignments to a minimum.
Lastly, Suleiman mandated the submission of a quarterly report to the NOC’s Internal Audit Department and the company’s supervisory board. This report should detail the names and numbers of assigned employees, the purpose of their missions, the allowances paid, and the resulting costs, ensuring that expenses do not exceed the allocated budget.
