EFFECT OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEMS ON WASH PROGRAMS

A CASE STUDY OF CHIGUTU WASH PROGRAM IN KINANGO SUB-COUNTY, KWALE COUNTY

Abstract

The objective of this study were to establish the extent to which availability of finances impact the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation system for Compassion International Sponsored Projects Kenya Chigutu WASH programme. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population was 66 employees of Chigutu WASH Programme working under the WASH programme and in human resources, finance and administration departments. Due to their small number, a census was conducted. Numerical data collected using questionnaires was coded and entered and analyzed with help of a computer Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21 software programme. The data was analysed using Correlation and regression where the study used karl-pearson correlation to relate the variables.An interview guide were also used to interview key informant persons in the organization who included departmental heads, senior managers, M&E experts and consultants. The findings of the study were, in relation to the first objective found that that theThe projects funds should have adequate provision for monitoring and evaluation activities. The availability of finances will determine what can be achieved as far as implementation, strengthening and sustainability of monitoring and evaluation system is concerned. A key function of planning for monitoring and evaluation is to estimate the costs, staffing, and other resources needed for monitoring and evaluation work.