EVALUATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE ALLOCATION POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, TIMOR-LESTE
Keywords:
Human resource allocation, public policy, merit system, bureaucracy, Ministry of Public Works, Timor-LesteAbstract
This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Human Resource (HR) allocation policy in the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) of Timor-Leste using a qualitative case study approach. The study focuses on four key aspects: the implementation of the HR allocation policy, the challenges and constraints encountered during implementation, the impact on employee performance and public service delivery, and employee perceptions of the existing HR allocation system. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants from the National Directorate of Human Resources (DNRH) and technical units within the MOP, non-participant observations, and document analysis. The findings reveal a gap between formal regulatory frameworks and actual practices in the field. Although the policy emphasizes merit and competence, HR allocation practices are often influenced by political interference and personal connections. Major challenges include a weak HR information system, unclear job descriptions, and the absence of post-placement training and evaluation mechanisms. These conditions negatively affect employee motivation, contribute to bureaucratic inefficiencies, and create imbalances in personnel distribution across units. Many employees perceive the allocation system as unfair and non-transparent, expressing a need for merit-based reforms. The study recommends strengthening institutional capacity, improving the HR information system, and establishing an independent evaluation and monitoring mechanism to enhance accountability in the public sector HR allocation process.
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