Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Dewan pimpinan cabang (dpc) partai persatuan pembangunan (ppp) kabupaten aceh besar memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam merancang sistem rekrutmen kader yang tidak hanya efektif, tetapi juga sesuai dengan konteks sosial politik lokal. proses rekrutmen di tingkat cabang menjadi tolok ukur utama bagi keberhasilan partai dalam menjaring kader-kader potensial yang mampu menyerap dan menyuarakan aspirasi rakyat, sekaligus memperkuat eksistensi partai dalam kontestasi politik. penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sistem perekrutan kader dan mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis hambatan dalam rekrutmen kader di kabupaten aceh besar oleh pengurus partai persatuan pembangunan. penelitian ini menggunakan teori rekrutmen kader oleh geddes (1996). penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem perekrutan kader dpc ppp aceh besar bersifat terbuka dan sukarela, baik melalui pendaftaran mandiri maupun perekrutan aktif terhadap tokoh masyarakat, akademisi, dan generasi muda, dengan tetap menerapkan penyaringan internal berdasarkan loyalitas, integritas, kapasitas, dan kesesuaian ideologi islam ppp. pola perekrutan ini mencerminkan orientasi ganda, yakni orientasi jangka pendek yang pragmatis untuk kepentingan elektoral dan orientasi jangka panjang untuk pembinaan kader ideologis. namun, proses tersebut menghadapi sejumlah hambatan internal, seperti perbedaan motivasi kader, kecenderungan rekrutmen yang pragmatis menjelang pemilu, dominasi elit dan minimnya transparansi seleksi, serta lemahnya komunikasi dan pembinaan hingga tingkat pac. meskipun demikian, perbaikan strategi rekrutmen pada pemilu 2024 berdampak positif, ditandai dengan keberhasilan ppp aceh besar memperoleh dua kursi legislatif setelah gagal pada pemilu 2019. penelitian ini menyarankan perlunya mekanisme perekrutan yang lebih transparan dan meritokratis, pembinaan kader berkelanjutan, serta penguatan komunikasi internal agar ppp aceh besar mampu mencetak kader berkualitas sekaligus memperkuat posisi partai dalam kontestasi politik mendatang. kata kunci: analisis, sistem perekrutan kader, dewan pimpinan cabang ppp, aceh besar

The Branch Executive Council (Dewan Pimpinan Cabang/DPC) of the United Development Party (Partai Persatuan Pembangunan/PPP) in Aceh Besar Regency plays a crucial role in designing a cadre recruitment system that is not only effective but also aligned with the local socio-political context. Recruitment at the branch level serves as a key benchmark for the party’s success in attracting potential cadres who are capable of absorbing and articulating public aspirations, while simultaneously strengthening the party’s existence in political contestation. This study aims to analyze the cadre recruitment system and to identify and examine the obstacles faced in cadre recruitment in Aceh Besar Regency by the administrators of the United Development Party. The research is based on Geddes’ (1996) theory of cadre recruitment and employs a qualitative research method. The findings indicate that the cadre recruitment system of DPC PPP Aceh Besar is open and voluntary, conducted through both self-registration and active recruitment of community leaders, academics, and young generations. This process is accompanied by internal screening based on loyalty, integrity, capacity, and alignment with PPP’s Islamic ideology. This recruitment pattern reflects a dual orientation: a short-term, pragmatic orientation aimed at electoral interests and a long-term orientation focused on the development of ideological cadres. However, the recruitment process faces several internal challenges, including differing motivations among cadres, a tendency toward pragmatic recruitment ahead of elections, elite dominance and limited transparency in the selection process, as well as weak communication and cadre development at the sub-district (PAC) level. Nevertheless, improvements in recruitment strategies for the 2024 General Election have had a positive impact, as evidenced by PPP Aceh Besar’s success in securing two legislative seats after failing to win any in the 2019 election. This study recommends the implementation of more transparent and merit-based recruitment mechanisms, continuous cadre development, and strengthened internal communication so that PPP Aceh Besar can produce high-quality cadres while enhancing the party’s position in future political contests. Keywords: Analysis, Party Cadre Recruitment System, PPP Branch Leadership Council, Aceh Besar