Pengembangan Sumberdaya Manusia untuk Peningkatan Pendidik di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Provinsi Papua Selatan

Abstract

Human resource development (HRD) is a crucial strategy for improving the quality of educators, particularly in remote areas such as South Papua, which faces infrastructure limitations and restricted access to education. This study aims to analyze the HRD processes implemented by the Department of Education and Culture of South Papua Province and to identify the factors influencing their effectiveness. The research employed a descriptive qualitative method, using in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies as data collection techniques. Informants consisted of structural officials of the department, educators, and relevant stakeholders.The findings reveal that HRD in South Papua is carried out through several stages, namely identifying skill needs, training and development, performance evaluation, and providing feedback. The challenges encountered include limited budgets, geographical accessibility, low motivation, and insufficient supporting facilities. Leadership and organizational culture play a vital role in creating a conducive work climate, while external factors such as national education policies and geographical conditions also affect program success. Analysis using Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory indicates that the success of HRD is influenced by motivator factors that foster educators’ intrinsic motivation, as well as hygiene factors that serve as fundamental prerequisites for improving job satisfaction. These findings emphasize that investments in competency development through continuous training can only be effective when supported by incentive systems, a supportive work environment, and consistent post-training evaluations. Therefore, well-planned, participatory, and needs-based HRD strategies are essential to sustainably improve the quality of education in South Papua Province.