Thesis:

Project management practices and performance of NGOs in Mandera east sub-county, Mandera county Kenya

The intent of this study was to evaluate project management practices and performance of NGOs in Mandera East Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya. The study’s aims were; to determine the consequence of project planning practices on performance of NGOs in Mandera East Sub-County, Mandera County Kenya. To establish the effect of monitoring and control practices on performance of NGOs in Mandera East Sub-County. To investigate the effect of quality management practices on performance of NGOs in Mandera East Sub-County, and to ascertain the effect of resource management practices on performance of NGOs in Mandera East Sub-County. The leading theories for the study were the Resource-Based View, Contingency Theory, Institutional Theory and the Stakeholder Theory. A case study design was used for this investigation. The Mander County Government Human Resource Department states that 189 responders will be the target group. For the investigation, a stratified random sample technique v was adopted.The study made use of the sample table included in Appendix III, which shows that the sample size is 127 when the population is 189.The data was acquired through the use of annual reports, secondary sources, and surveys. The data analysis process made use of quantitative approaches. The SPSS program, version 26, and descriptive statistics like the mean, percentages, and standard deviation were used to assess the quantitative data. The study's dependent and independent variables were examined to determine their correlations using multiple regression analysis and variance analysis. In order to ascertain how these models can assist in resolving the research problems that have been raised, the qualitative data included the identification, analysis, and interpretation of models and topics in textual data. Tables presented the analysis's findings. Academic and research institutions, local communities, government agencies, funding organizations, donors, and NGOs (NGOs) will all benefit from the research conclusions. The study found showed a tendency toward disagreement regarding adherence to set quality standards. The majority of respondents disagreed that milestones are achieved during monitoring. The study found a lack of utilization of customer satisfaction scores, with respondents strongly disagreeing that this measure is in place. Respondents disagreed that the organization ensures a high rate of resource utilization. The study concluded that organization is generally performing well in terms of managing project budgets and setting quality standard. Risk management practices are undertaken, though with only mild agreement. Organization has a well-established framework for setting quality standards. The findings reveal significant challenges in resource management. The study recommends that the organization takes proactive steps to address the discrepancies between the set project budgets and actual expenditure. The organization focus on providing clear, concise, and measurable project objectives to enhance project direction. The organization should improve its monitoring and evaluation systems. Resource utilization and retention need improvement.