Civil Servants' Literacy Regarding Their Main Duties And Functions: A Study Of Functional Officials Equalized In 2020-2021 At The Governance Institute Of Home Affairs
Authors: ESKANDAR ESKANDAR 
Published: December 2023

Abstract

Problem Statement: The initiative to transform administrative positions into functional roles via the equalization mechanism at the Governance Institute of Home Affairs (IPDN) during 2020-2021 has, overall, not succeeded in fostering professionalism in the performance of duties for Civil Servants (ASN). A significant challenge that has surfaced is that functional officials, as a result of equalization processes, often exhibit a deficiency in knowledge and understanding of their duties and functions. This deficiency is attributed to a lack of literacy concerning their respective functional positions. Purpose: The objective of this research is to ascertain the literacy of Functional Officials resulting from equalization processes concerning their functional roles. Method: This study is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques include interviews, literature studies, and documentation studies. The analysis of scientific literacy employs the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 framework according to The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as utilized by Nurhidayah (2020:11), covering the aspects of Context, Knowledge, and Competence. Result: This study reveals that concerning the context, Functional Officers resulting from equalization were not actively engaged in the process and discussions related to their role transitions. Regarding knowledge, they demonstrated an insufficient understanding and lack of knowledge regarding their roles and functions. Meanwhile, in terms of competence, these officers were found to lack the necessary skills and competencies to effectively fulfill their duties and functions. Conclusion: This research concludes that the literacy of Functional Officers resulting from equalization regarding their functional roles at IPDN during 2020-2021 is generally insufficient. It is suggested that the policy related to role transitions should consider their academic background capacities. Furthermore, there is a need for capacity-building and technical training to enhance the competencies of functional officers resulting from equalization, ensuring they can carry out their duties effectively, ultimately contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.

Keywords: Literacy, Functional Positions, Equating

Abstrak

Latar Belakang/Permasalahan: Pelaksanaan pengalihan jabatan administrasi ke dalam jabatan fungsional melalui mekanisme penyetaraan di Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri (IPDN) Tahun 2020-2021 secara umum belum mampu mewujudkan profesionalisme dalam pelaksanaan tugas bagi Aparatur Sipil Negara (ASN). Salah satu permasalahan yang muncul adalah pejabat fungsional hasil penyetaraan secara umum belum memiliki pengetahuan dan pemahaman terkait tugas dan fungsinya karena kurangnya literasi terhadap jabatan fungsionalnya. Tujuan: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui literasi Pejabat Fungsional hasil penyetaraan terhadap jabatan fungsionalnya. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, studi pustaka, dan studi dokumentasi. Alat analisis literasi sains menggunakan framework PISA 2018 menurut OECD dalam Nurhidayah (2020:11), yaitu aspek Konteks, Pengetahuan, dan Kompetensi. Hasil: Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pada aspek Konteks, Pejabat Fungsional hasil penyetaraan tidak pernah dilibatkan dalam proses dan pembahasan pengalihan jabatannya; pada aspek Pengetahuan, Pejabat Fungsional hasil penyetaraan belum memiliki pemahaman dan penghetahuan yang cukup terhadap tugas dan fungsinya; sedangkan pada aspek Kompetensi, Pejabat Fungsional hasil penyetaraan belum memiliki kemampuan dan kompetensi yang cukup untuk menerapkan dan menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya. Kesimpulan: Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa literasi Pejabat Fungsional hasil penyetaraan terhadap jabatan fungsionalnya di IPDN Tahun 2020-2021 secara umum masih kurang baik. Rekomendasi kebijakan yang disarankan, yaitu perlunya pelibatan dalam pengambilan kebijakan pengalihan jabatan agar sesui dengan kapasitas keilmuan yang dimiliki oleh ASN tersebut dan diperlukan peningkatan kapasitas dan kompetesi pejabat fungsional hasil penyetaran melalui pendidikan dan pelatihan teknis dan fungsional agar dapat menjalankan tugas dengan dengan baik sehingga tujuan organisasi dapat tercapai.

Kata kunci: Literasi; Jabatan Fungsional; Penyetaraan