AN ASSESSMENT OF PACT ETHIOPIA GRANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT

Abstract

Grant management is crucial for Non-Governmental Organization mainly for those organizations implement their project through partnership with other organizations. Grant is a non-repayable fund disbursed by one party (grant maker or donor) to other like corporation, foundation and civil society organization for specific project designed for the public purpose. Currently in Ethiopia, there are more than three thousand registered international and local Non-governmental organization/CSOs implementing projects on different issues for the benefit of the public. Having good grant management system is very important for organizations to be successful in terms of completing a project within the planed period, with a specified project budget and required quality for the benefit of the targeted beneficiaries. In addition, it contributes for achieving the country’s development goals. The researcher has used questionnaire and structured interview for employees and the management of Pact Ethiopia. The researcher found that strong and applicable grant management practice contributes for the success of a project. From the study, the researcher found that having strong grant management practice by itself is not adequate but consistent application of grant management policies and procedures is equally required. In addition, appropriate number of capable staff should be assigned to manage projects and to ensure the proper and quality of project implementation. Hence it is recommended for Pact Ethiopia to consistently implement its grant management practice with the required number of qualified staff in order to ensure the success of the project as it has a direct relationship with the successful implementation and completion the project