Factors Affecting Project Success in International Nongovernmental Organizations in Ethiopia: The Case of Save the Children International in Gambella Region

Abstract

A project is a transitory collection of activities having a specified start and finish in terms of time, scope, and resources, all with the goal of producing a unique product, service, or result. SCI is one of the international non-governmental organization, which works with a big ambition to achieve a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting project success in international NGO’s in Ethiopia, the case of SCI in Gambella Region. The researcher used Descriptive and explanatory type of research. Data collection was done using questionnaire for primary data, and internal and progress from SCI was used for secondary data sources. The target population was all the staff working under both projects, which consist of 87 staff. The questionnaires were administered to 87 staff members who were all considered by employing census survey. The data analysis was completed using SPSS (version 26). Frequencies and percentages were used to describe quantitative data presented in the form of charts, tables, and cross-tab Pearson chi-square as well as binary logistics. The study was carried out in two projects of Save the Children International (Jewi and Tierkidi) in Gambella. The results indicated that, lack of proper planning, lack of clarity on internal and external regulations; communication and managers’ roles have clear impacts on the success of projects in the study area. The researcher discovered that most aspects (project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and project logistics require more attention.