MONITORING AND EVALUATION DATA AND PROJECT PERFORMANCE IN NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract

The main focus of this study is to establish the influence of monitoring and evaluation data on project performance in non-government organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, this study sought to establish the influence of budget data monitoring on project performance in non-government organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya and to determine the influence of data monitoring tools on project performance in non-government organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya. This study used descriptive research design. This study targeted 325 registered NGOs in Nairobi County. The NGOs were the unit of analysis while senior managers formed the unit of analysis. The senior project managers were selected because they handle the organization decisions and are therefore well conversant with the influence of monitoring and evaluation data on project performance. The target population was 325 senior project managers in NGOs in Nairobi County. The study’s sample size was reached at using Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination formula. The study used simple random sampling to select 176 respondents. This study also used questionnaire to collect data relevant to this study. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques which are frequencies, mean, standard deviation. Inferential statistics which include Pearson correlation and the Regression Analysis Model was used to test the relationship between study variables. To test moderating effect the study used hierarchical regression model. The significance of the model was tested at 5% level of significance. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The study results were presented through use of tables and figures. The study concludes that budget data monitoring has a significant effect on project performance in non-government organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya. In addition, the study concludes that data monitoring tools has a significant effect on project performance in non-government organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya. From the findings, this study recommends that the management of NGOs should prioritize the establishment and implementation of robust budget data monitoring systems. Regularly track and analyze project expenditures against the allocated budget. This will help in identifying any discrepancies or deviations early on, allowing for timely corrective actions. The management of NGOs in Kenya should clearly define relevant and measurable performance indicators for each project.