Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to assess the monitoring and evaluation practices of Jimma zone
health facility constructions. This study was adopted descriptive research study. The sampling
technique applied was, Stratified random sampling.. The data collection tools were self -
administered questioner, both close and open ended. Interview was another alternative for
gathering data to organize the responses of project committee. The data obtained through
questionnaires were presented in tabular form, and interpreted quantitatively. The analysis
methods used descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, average and standard deviation
by the Software Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. The internal consistency of
the instrument was measured using Cranach’s alpha which was resulted 0.85. The Major
findings of the research indicate that, there is positive relationship between independent
variables and project M&E performance. The current challenges of M&E practices were
identified. Their planning process was not participative for the stake holders. Absence of
separate budgeting system for specific project in the organization was another problem. It
was also found that inadequate participation of different stakeholders at different levels of the
organization. The data presentation, analysis and reporting format by the monitoring groups
was not properly utilized. There was also absence of training program and experience
sharing stage among monitoring team. The study concluded that, the issues of the plan of
M&E activities, the budgeting system of the organization, stakeholders’ participation,
management commitment, project team coordination and monitoring experts’ qualifications
have strong relationship with project M&E performance. The recommendations part state;-
the organization should improve the planning process, stakeholders’ participation &
budgeting system, They also should facilitate training programs and effectively use the
guiding manual from BOFED as a rule
