Synergy of Leadership, Work Competence and Role Clarity in the Disaster Response Process at the Karawang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency

This study aims to analyze and explain the synergy of leadership, work competency, and role clarity in the disaster response process at the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Karawang Regency. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with a population of 111 employees and informants selected using a purposive sampling technique, obtained informants namely leaders, heads of divisions, heads of emergency and logistics teams, and disaster response task forces. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature studies, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that responsive, communicative, and assertive leadership can strengthen the command and coordination system in emergency situations. Employee work competency supported by procedural understanding, technical skills, and humanitarian commitment improves the accuracy and speed of disaster response. In addition, role clarity in the organizational structure helps minimize task ambiguity and strengthens cooperation, so that the synergy of these three aspects can increase the effectiveness of disaster response at the BPBD of Karawang Regency.

Keywords:leadership, work competency, role clarity, disaster response