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Konstruksi Sosial atas Kesempatan Kerja: Studi Kasus Peran Dinas Tenaga Kerja di Kabupaten Asahan: Social Construction of Employment Opportunities: A Case Study of the Role of the Manpower Office in Asahan Regency Wijaya, Putra; Irmayani, Tengku; Bengkel, Bengkel
Anthropos: Jurnal Antropologi Sosial dan Budaya (Journal of Social and Cultural Anthropology) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Januari
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/antro.v10i2.68841

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The unemployment rate in Asahan Regency, North Sumatra, remains above the national average despite a numerical downward trend. This study analyzes the role of the Asahan Regency Manpower Office in expanding employment opportunities, focusing on the social construction of labor policy. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and a review of policy documents and BPS statistics. The findings reveal that although the Manpower Office has implemented job placement programs, competency training, and the Employment Information System (SIKAS), its effectiveness is hindered by three main factors: (1) a mismatch between training programs and industry needs, (2) limited dissemination of the SIKAS digital platform (only 30% of the workforce is aware of it), and (3) budget constraints (Rp120–150 million per year) and limited human resources (only 30% of employees meet functional criteria). Key findings indicate that while 86.4% of training participants (2022) obtained certification, only 49.7% were absorbed into the labor market, with the majority being unemployed individuals with high school (28.3%) and elementary school (31.5%) education. This disparity reflects a failure in bridging the skills mismatch. Meanwhile, job placements increased from 410 (2020) to 963 (2022), but this growth was reactive to global market demands rather than the result of systematic planning. In terms of communication, minimal collaboration with local media has led to information gaps, preventing outreach to vulnerable groups. This study recommends a policy reorientation by aligning training curricula with industry demands, intensifying SIKAS dissemination through community collaboration, and strengthening the institutional capacity.
Managerial Competence of Functional Position: Implementation Study of Position Equalisation Policy Rivai, Muhammad Yan; Subhilhar, Subhilhar; Irmayani, Tengku
East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): January 2024
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/eajmr.v3i1.7246

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The North Padang Lawas District Government has implemented a bureaucratic simplification policy to simplify the organizational structure and equalize administrative positions into functional positions. However, this policy faces resistance and discomfort among employees, especially functional officials. This study aims to determine the managerial competence of functional civil servants at the Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency of North Padang Lawas Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, collecting data through interviews, observation, and document analysis. The results showed that the implementation of the policy has not resulted in significant changes; besides that, there has yet to be integration of the collaboration work system, which is only limited to working on their respective roles and functions. The stages of simplifying the bureaucracy are still being adapted and transitioned.
Empowerment of the Urban Poor in Improving Food Security (Case Study: Development of Juma Cindai Garden in Cinta Damai Village) Sitepu, Nelly Fitriani; Bengkel, Bengkel; Ridho, Hatta; Irmayani, Tengku; Kusmanto, Heri
East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 3 No. 7 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/eajmr.v3i7.9973

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This research investigates the role of community empowerment in enhancing food security within urban areas, focusing on the development of the Juma Cindai Agroeducation Garden in Cinta Damai Village, Medan, Indonesia. Utilizing qualitative methodologies, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings highlight that unifying scattered farmer groups into the Juma Cindai Agroeducation Group significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of empowerment programs. Regular community discussions and FGDs facilitated the planning and implementation of relevant activities, such as hydroponics training. Positive community responses and active participation indicated a successful empowerment initiative. Intensive monitoring and evaluation ensured the program's alignment with its objectives, fostering technical skill development and social mindset shifts toward sustainable agriculture. The study concludes that structured community empowerment through urban agriculture can effectively enhance food security, economic independence, and community resilience against urbanization's impacts.