This study aims to determine a soft competency model and its development for the Committment-Maker Officer in land acquisition for public interest. From the result of data analysis it is indicated that the soft competency model of Committment-Maker Officer in land acquisition for public interest consists of 3 (three) criteria namely self concept, individual traits and motives. Meanwhile the development pattern of soft competency model of Committment-Maker Officer in land acquisition for public

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... nterest is based on suitability of Committment-Maker Officers. The used method in this research is a qualitative approach in the form of case studies. The research objects are matters relating to land acquisition for the construction of Peterongan Irrigation Networks in Jombang Residence. In this case the researchers act as instruments as well as data collectors. Thus the status of the researchers is known by the subjects or the informants. The applied type of research is a descriptive qualitative to study existing problems and applicable work procedures. Informants in this study consist of 5 (five) persons from the authorized institution in land acquisition as informants of the subject, plus 7 (seven) persons as significant other informants. Data collection techniques were conducted through Focus Goup Discussion (FGD) interviews, observation and documentation. The result of data analysis indicates that the soft competency model of Committment-Maker Officer in land acquisition consists of 3 (three) criteria namely self concept, individual traits and motives. Meanwhile the pattern of developing soft competency model of Committment-Maker Officer in land acquisition for public interest is based on the suitability of the three factors. Based on the results of this study, the Committment-Maker Officer in the land acquisition for the public interest should continue to apply and to develop the soft competency model in the land acquisition process for the construction of Peterongan Irrigation Network. Consequently the development program that has been going on for tens of years can be completed immediately.