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Sub-Saharan Africa as strategic posts for Indonesian Diplomats

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The overseas assignments of diplomats in the Indonesian Missions in Sub-Saharan Africa remain one of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' human resource issues. The lack of interest among diplomats to be deployed to the region has resulted in lengthy vacancies, which has a negative impact on the performance of the affected missions. The situation is ironic, given that the Indonesian government has repeatedly claimed to be committed to strengthening cooperation with African nations. The diplomats' lack of enthusiasm for postings in Sub-Saharan Africa can be perceived as an indicator of Indonesia's true commitment to the region.

Using the human resource management approach, the issue can be addressed by implementing a talent management system that involves overseas assignments as a part of talent development. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) needs only to utilize the recently issued Guidelines for the Career Management of Kemlu’s civil servants. However, to make the implementation of talent management impactful, it also needs to be aligned with Indonesia’s foreign policy priorities. The involvement of relevant units in MoFA is essential for the initiative to be successful.

When the condition is met, MoFA can formulate a system in which diplomats prepared to become JPT Pratama at headquarters or promoted to Minister rank at Missions within the next three to four years are assigned in the sub-Saharan Africa region to demonstrate their technical competence, adaptability, loyalty, and initiatives. For the lesser levels, those who are assigned to Missions in sub-Saharan Africa can get the benefit of getting priority or shorter wait times for subsequent overseas missions.

Through this integrated system, Indonesian diplomats can have clarity on their career progression, while the Indonesian Missions in Sub-Saharan Africa will be a strategically significant assignment.

In the end, a well-formulated system will run effectively only when there is commitment and support from MoFA’s senior leadership. A communication strategy is required to convince that implementing the system will bring positive impacts to MoFA.

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Ketersediaan

2023-0040

Sesparlu 73-2023

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No. Panggil

Sesparlu 73-2023

Penerbit

Jakarta : Kementerian Luar Negeri., 2023

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English

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NONE

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text

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computer

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online resource

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Subjek

Human resources management
Talent management
Succession planning
Promotion
Indonesian missions
sub-Saharan Africa

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UPT Sekolah Staf dan Pimpinan Luar Negeri

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