ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES OF RECRUITMEMNT AND SELECTION PRACTICIES FOR WASH PROJECT AT POPULATION SERVICE INTERNATIONAL ETHIOPIA (PSI/E)

Abstract

Recruitment and selection is the process of attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient number and with appropriate qualifications. The research focuses on practices of employee recruitment and selection at Population Service International Ethiopia (PSI/E). The purpose of the study comprises assessing the current recruitment and selection practices adopted by PSI/E, source of recruitment and selection used by the organization, shortcoming faced related with the recruitment and selection process and recognizing features that will upgrade recruitment and selection process in PSIE. The design of the study was a descriptive study. Quantitative and qualitative methods of data analysis were used to examine and interpret the collected data. The target population of the study was employees of PSI/E who work at the head office. There are 74 employees who work in different departments, among them 22 respondents were selected as a sample. A stratified sampling technique was used to select participants from the different departments. The data was collected using questionnaire and interview methods. Questionnaires were distributed to 22 sample respondent drafted form the total population of PSI/E at the head office where all were filled and returned. Interview was also held with HR management of the organization. The data gained through questionnaire were analyzed using frequency and percentage. The findings of the study shows that there is a poor implementation of HR planning in the organization. The organization also fails to allocate a separate rational budget for the recruitment and selection process. More over the organization flops to undertake medical checkup to testify employee physical fitness to perform the job. Thus, the organization needs to undertake extra analysis to its recruitment and selection practices