The Important Role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in Opening Job Opportunities Abroad

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The Role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in Placement of Indonesian Workers Abroad (Study at the Deli Serdang Regency Manpower and Transmigration Office)

Introduction

Indonesia, with a large population of over 273 million people, has abundant labor potential. However, unemployment remains a significant challenge, affecting millions of people. To address this issue, the government has implemented the Inter-Country Work Program (ICWP), which involves the active role of the private sector through the Private Indonesian Labor Placement (PPTKIS) company. This program aims to provide job opportunities for Indonesian workers abroad, thereby reducing unemployment and improving the welfare of the community.

The Important Role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in Opening Job Opportunities Abroad

The Manpower and Transmigration Office (Disnakertrans) plays a crucial role in overseeing and facilitating the ICWP program. Through a qualitative descriptive method, this research reveals how the Deli Serdang Regency Manpower and Transmigration Disnakertrans runs its role and factors that support and hamper the implementation of this program.

Important Disnakertrans Tasks in Ensuring the Safety and Justice of TKI

The results of this study showed that Deli Serdang Disnakertrans played an important role in the program in accordance with Law No. 39 of 2004 concerning Placement and Protection of Indonesian Workers Abroad. The role includes:

Provision of Information

Disnakertrans plays an important role in providing information to job seekers and PPTKIS regarding employment opportunities abroad, including terms and procedures that must be met. This information is crucial for job seekers to make informed decisions about working abroad.

Monitoring and Supervision

Disnakertrans monitors and oversees the process of placing migrant workers carried out by PPTKIS, ensuring that all processes run according to the rules and no exploitation. This supervision is essential to prevent exploitation and ensure the safety and justice of TKI.

Document Verification

Disnakertrans verifies the completeness of the documents needed for the placement of migrant workers, ensuring validity and preventing forgery. This verification process is critical to prevent the placement of migrant workers with invalid or forged documents.

PPTKIS Performance Monitoring

Disnakertrans monitors PPTKIS performance, ensuring they carry out tasks according to standards and provide protection for migrant workers while working abroad. This monitoring is essential to ensure that PPTKIS companies provide adequate protection and services to migrant workers.

Mover and Program Barrier Factors

The program in Deli Serdang Regency has several factors that support and inhibit its smoothness.

Supporting Factors

Adequate Human Resources (HR)

Disnakertrans have skilled and experienced human resources, able to carry out their duties and functions well. This adequate HR is essential to ensure the smooth implementation of the program.

Organizational Culture

Positive organizational culture and supporting the program will be the main driver of the success of the program. A positive organizational culture can motivate employees to work efficiently and effectively.

Regional Autonomy

Regional Autonomy provides broader authority for Disnakertrans to run the program. This autonomy allows Disnakertrans to make decisions and take actions without relying on external authorities.

Information Technology

Utilization of Information Technology Facilitating Manpower and Transmigration in accessing related data and information, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation. Information technology can streamline processes and improve communication.

Inhibiting Factors

Limited Role

Disnakertrans has a limited role in the process of placing migrant workers, especially in terms of supervision and monitoring of PPTKIS abroad. This limited role can hinder the effectiveness of the program.

Large Costs

Costs required to work abroad are obstacles for some job seekers. High costs can deter job seekers from working abroad.

Lack of Interest

Lack of community interest to work abroad, influenced by negative perceptions and lack of information about opportunities and challenges of work abroad. This lack of interest can hinder the success of the program.

Recommendations to Improve the Implementation of the Program

To increase the effectiveness of the program in Deli Serdang Regency, some recommendations can be considered:

Improvement of Coordination and Collaboration

Manpower and Transmigration needs to strengthen coordination and collaboration with related agencies, such as the Ministry of Manpower and Foreign Agency, to increase the effectiveness of supervision and monitoring of PPTKIS abroad. Improved coordination and collaboration can enhance the effectiveness of the program.

Socialization and Education

Disnakertrans need to increase socialization and education to the public about the program, especially regarding employment opportunities, terms and procedures, as well as challenges that may be faced by TKI abroad. Socialization and education can increase awareness and interest in the program.

Development of Training Programs

Disnakertrans can develop training programs for job seekers who want to work abroad, including language, cultural, and work skills needed in the destination country. Training programs can equip job seekers with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively abroad.

By increasing the role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in the placement of migrant workers abroad through structured and coordinated efforts, the program will be maximized to reduce unemployment and improve the welfare of the community, especially in Deli Serdang Regency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in Placement of Indonesian Workers Abroad

Q: What is the role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in the placement of Indonesian workers abroad?

A: The Manpower and Transmigration Office (Disnakertrans) plays a crucial role in overseeing and facilitating the Inter-Country Work Program (ICWP) in Indonesia. Their role includes providing information to job seekers and Private Indonesian Labor Placement (PPTKIS) companies, monitoring and supervising the placement process, verifying documents, and monitoring PPTKIS performance.

Q: What are the benefits of the ICWP program for Indonesian workers?

A: The ICWP program provides job opportunities for Indonesian workers abroad, thereby reducing unemployment and improving the welfare of the community. It also provides a chance for workers to gain new skills, experience, and cultural knowledge.

Q: What are the challenges faced by the ICWP program in Deli Serdang Regency?

A: The program in Deli Serdang Regency faces several challenges, including limited role of Disnakertrans in supervision and monitoring of PPTKIS abroad, high costs required to work abroad, and lack of community interest to work abroad.

Q: How can the effectiveness of the ICWP program be improved?

A: To improve the effectiveness of the program, Disnakertrans can strengthen coordination and collaboration with related agencies, increase socialization and education to the public about the program, and develop training programs for job seekers who want to work abroad.

Q: What is the importance of adequate human resources (HR) in the implementation of the ICWP program?

A: Adequate HR is essential to ensure the smooth implementation of the program. Disnakertrans with skilled and experienced human resources can carry out their duties and functions well, thereby ensuring the success of the program.

Q: How can the utilization of information technology (IT) facilitate the implementation of the ICWP program?

A: IT can streamline processes and improve communication in the implementation of the ICWP program. Disnakertrans can utilize IT to access related data and information, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation.

Q: What are the benefits of regional autonomy for the implementation of the ICWP program?

A: Regional autonomy provides broader authority for Disnakertrans to run the program. This autonomy allows Disnakertrans to make decisions and take actions without relying on external authorities, thereby ensuring the success of the program.

Q: How can the ICWP program be promoted to increase community interest?

A: The ICWP program can be promoted through socialization and education to the public about the program, including employment opportunities, terms and procedures, as well as challenges that may be faced by TKI abroad. This can increase awareness and interest in the program.

Q: What are the recommendations for the development of training programs for job seekers who want to work abroad?

A: Disnakertrans can develop training programs for job seekers who want to work abroad, including language, cultural, and work skills needed in the destination country. This can equip job seekers with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively abroad.

By understanding the role of the Manpower and Transmigration Office in the placement of Indonesian workers abroad, the benefits and challenges of the ICWP program, and the recommendations for its improvement, we can work together to maximize the effectiveness of the program and reduce unemployment in Indonesia.