Browsing by Author "Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)"

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    An Assesment of School Development Planning Process in Secondary Sciiools of East Arsi Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-05) Bedane, Mesfin; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of the study was to undertake an assessment of school development 'planning process in secondary schools of East Arsi zone in order to identifj, Ihe slrenglhs and weakness Ihen to provide allernalive recommendalions 10 Ihe idenlified prohlellls. To Ihis end. answers to the basic queslions perlaining to the performance of Ihe key opera lions of planning cycle of SDP. swke holders ' involvement. illlplemenlCllion slmleg\' and monitoring and evalualion mechanism. and potential challenges encounlered in SI)P process were sought in the study. A descriptive survey method of research was IIsed ill Ihc sludy. Pwposive and simple randolll sampling techniques were used in th e study. The subjecls of Ihe swdy were 43 school leaders. 87 teachers. 32 studenls. 18 PTA melllbers alld 12 WED experts of planning and statistics frolll 6 sample woredas Ollt of 24 10101 \Voredas and 1 town administration. The data that collected through queslioll/lllire. illlerview and document analysis were analyzed. interpreted and reported. The collecled daw were analyzed using percelllage. lIIean scores. weigh led lIIean vailies IIlId chi-sqllare lest. The fill ding of this study indicated that the extent to which the schools llelfo rllled ke\' operations of planning cycle slIch as school review. designing. implemelllmion and ('mlumioll was fOlllld 10 be good. which illlplies good beginning ill Ihe praclices o/SI)P process ill secolldrllY schools of Ihe zone. However. the pareills and comlllunill' involvelllent in SDP'pl'ocess and ulilizatioll 0/ data collection illSlrllm ents' wils repon ed as low. Moreover. lack 0/ sllfficient alld conlinuolls training in the planlling process. 10lv commitlllellt 0/ school leaders and teachers. shorrage of materials and equiplllenls. low professional sllpport and control. weak eXlemal cluster network. lack of collahoralive working and over lapping 0/ programs are the major challenges conslraining the sllccess 0/ SDP process. Based on the major findings conclusion were drawn as ;Ihe eXlent 10 which schools pelformed key operalions of planning cycle was fOllnd to be good. weak involvemelll of parents and commllnily in SDP process. in sllfficient trailling in Ihe planning process and Ihere were various problems Ihal conSlrainlS schools ill Ihe process 0/ SDp. Therefore. il is recolllmenried Ihlll pro\'idillg suslaillable Imill ing 10 iml'rol'c Ihe capacily of school leaders. teachers ami parell/s. improving Ihe involvemelll of p"relllS alld conllllllllily. lIIotivaling alld ellcoumgillg Ihe teachers ami leaders so liS 10 illlprOl'e Iheir r01ll 1lli11llC1I1 alld rCl'ortillg Ihe performollce of fhe school 10 parell/s. COlIl/lll1l1i/l' IIlltl cUllcerncc/ o.Uic('s ill order /0 illlprO\'C rheir sellse o/he/ollg illgness and SlIl)l'or/ u.{.'}'c/iou/.
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    An Assessement of Ngos Capacity Development Interventions: the Case of Crda Members
    (Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Mulugeta, Barak; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    NGO have been suffering from capacity problems which hamper the efficiency effectivene s, relevance and sustainability of their programs. In order to solve this problem group of NGOs established a coalition called Christine Relief Development Association/CRDA to contribute to the capacity development interventions of the NGOs. This study conducted with the objective to assess the capacity development interventions of NGOs focusing on CRDA member NGOs in light of governance, management practices, human resources, financial resources, service delivery, external relations and sustainability. Methodologically, descriptive survey method was employed. Data were gathered from 97 NGO employees, 3 CRDA capacity development experts and 6 stakeholders using random availability and purposive sampling techniques and appropriate data gathered through modified standard Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool, Focus Group Discussion and Key Informant Interview were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Frequency counts and X 2 test together with Fishers Exact Test for significant differences were used in the analysis. The results of the analysis indicated that the state of the seven core dimensions of organizational capacity is different among the local and international NGOs. Accordingly, the results of the study revealed that significant number of the local NGOs are found in an emerging stage/developing some capacity structure while the international NGOs are in the stage of expanding their organizational capacity, have a track record of achievement, their work is recognized by their constituency, the government, the private sector and other NGOs active in the same sector. Only very few of them are found to be in mature organizational development stage/fully functioning and sustainable, with a diversified resource base and partnership relationship with national and international networks. The degree of linkage between the NGOs capacity and the development needs of stakeholders was found to be medium among the local NGOs and relatively high/well defined and recognized in the international NGOs and the NGO-Government relationship/linkage is not strong and smooth after the 2005 national election. CRDA 's capacity development interventions are not adequately improving the effectiveness and efficiency of member NGOs and offer greater priority to training/workshop/seminars as the expense of grant and research related supports. Growing interests in terms of the content of training,' addressing the fond requests of all members,' shortage of professionals to run and follow the capacity development interventions to support the diverse members,' reluctance of some members to report on the outcomes of capacity development interventions,' rigid capacity development interventions, and linking all phases of the capacity enhancement process found to be the major problems encountered by CRDA. The strategies that have been used by CRDA to enhance capacity of members are increasing the capacity of members in the area of expertise and emergency responsiveness,' creating access to information on various developmental approaches and practices,' funding and developing the skill of resource mobilization. On top of this, conducting tailor made and participatory assessment before interventions; increasing the . degree of linkage between NGOs and stakeholder; designing feasible capacity development interventions focusing on fund rai ing, developing the capacity of CRDA in all aspects; resuming the development of members' capacity to influence the enabling environment through strategic alliance with similar umbrella organizations rather than engaging in advocacy were suggested as indispen able ways to improve the performance of CRDA member NGOs
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    Assessment of Balanced Score Card Implementation in the Case of Gulele Sub-City Education Offices
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-05) Abayneh, Hailemariam; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of the study was to assess the design and implementation of Balanced Scorecard in Gulele Sub-City education offices and thereby to see the adequacy of the procedure to design Balanced Scorecard, the extent of Balanced Scorecard implementation success and identify the major challenges encountered during the design and implementation process and then provide alternative recommendation to the identified challenges. To attain these objectives, the study employed descriptive survey method. Accordingly, survey questionnaire, focus group discussion and interviews questions were prepared and pilot tested and administered to a sample of 114 subjects which are composed of 11woreda Heads, 6 Core Process owners and 99 employees. A total of questionnaires were properly filled in and returned. Interview and document analysis were also made to complement the information obtained. All the closed ended questions of the questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using percentage and means, whereas the data obtained from open ended questions, interviews, focus group discussion were transcribed and narrated to supplement the quantitative data. The major findings of this study indicated that the readiness for Balanced Scorecard design and implementation made by the offices were good. The designing phase was done properly in terms of strategic plan preparation, theme identification, and strategic perspectives, corporate objectives and measures preparation. With regards to Balanced Scorecard implementation, it was in direct stage at corporate level and at process level; however, it was at near the beginning stage in individual level. Lack of adequate knowledge on Balanced Scorecard, insufficient participation, lack of consistent monitoring and evaluation, gaps in setting measurement and targets in the cascading process, resistance to change and in ability to automate at individual implementation process, lack of incentive and job displacement is also one of the factors that lead the employees’ resistance to the implementation of the BSC, problems of delivering continuous training and far beyond education to officers are the major problems. The researcher concluded that the major causes of the above challenges were derived from lack of understanding of the tool and its early attachment of performance of the employee with payment. It is recommended that the education offices have to create enabling environment to increase the involvement of employees, revise the cascaded objectives, automate the implementation process and organize discussion as well as awareness creation program to check and recheck the implementation process.
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    An Assessment of Community Participation in Supporting Primary Education in South Zone of Tigray Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Tesfaye, Kalayou; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    Since 1995 E.C when the abolition of registration fees in the region became effective and the government has cut allocating capital budget for primary education, schools are facing problems in running educational activities due to lack of adequate funding. This situation coupled with the poor status of most schools which have not been maintained for long and are ill-equipped and the commitment to achieve UPE, obviously requires the involvement of the community than ever before. In light of this, the main purpose of this study was to assess the participation of local community in support of educational programs in primary schools and thereby identify the potential constraints and the drawbacks encountered, strengths observed and suggest viable recommendations that would enhance the endeavours further. To this end, the study employed descriptive survey research method. Accordingly, questionnaire and interview guide were prepared, pilot tested and administered to 138 sample subjects consisting of 80 PTA members, 40 LETE members and 18 WED. A total of 97 subjects (98.9 percent) havejilled and returned the questionnaire and 40 of the interviewees were approached. Moreover, document analysis was used to supplement the data gathered through questionnaire and interview. Finally, the data gathered was analysed using percentage and t - test as well as qualitative analysis. The results obtainedfrom the study indicate that the level of participation of PTA, LETE and the community was satisfactory though it is mainly limited to labour contribution. Nevertheless, it has been constrained by factors such as lack of knowledge and skill of PTA and LETE members in mobilization and governance, lack of coordination in among the authorities etc. In view of this the future prospect of community participation will be at stake unless the aforementioned problems are tackled. Finally, the study has come up with the following recommendations that are believed to alleviate the problems faced and improve the practice. These include: raising the awareness of the community and build the capacity of PTA and LETE, developing the culture of evaluation, recognizing the efforts of the community and encouraging PTA members, so as to create a facilitated condition for promoting the participation of the community in a sustainable and meaningful manner.
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    Assessment of Model Secondary Schools’ Capacity For Sustainable Improvement in Oromia Regional State
    (Addis Ababa University, 2018-01) Mamuye, Begashaw; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess how well model secondary schools in implementing school improvement program (SIP) in Oromia Regional State have developed (built) capacity for sustainable improvement. To this effect, the study was employed concurrent mixed method design. Five level Likert Scale questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from teachers, school principals, department heads, and students. On the other hand, qualitative data collection methods were interview, document analysis, student focus group discussion (FGD), and observation. The informants for interview were teachers, school principals (the heads), supervisors, and Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs). Mean and standard deviations were the major descriptive statistics for analyzing the quantitative data. Among inferential statistics, independent sample t test, Mann-Whitney U test, and one-way ANOVA were applied at  = 0.05 significance level. For the analysis of qualitative data, inductive process of data reduction and categorization into themes were applied apart from descriptive narration. It was found that the schools have good capacity in most of the aspects of capacity dimensions included in the study in spite of certain gaps. Planning capacity, leadership capacity, staff performance with a sense of professional learning community (PLC), the empowerment and the engagement of students, and the engagement of parents/community were found to be adequate. The major capacity gaps include the learning norm/practice of the staff was not as adequate as collaborative norms/practices; weakness in the quality of school selfevaluation and in consideration of the feasibility of school improvement objectives/targets; and lack of student self-control of their learning. Besides such capacity gaps, the study was found several challenges that have adverse effect on the sustainability of school improvement. From the finding, it is plausible to conclude that the schools have good capacity to sustain the improvement they embarked on. However, it requires that the capacity gaps and challenges identified in this study should be resolved or ameliorated. Including the schools, each party at different levels of education management (woreda/district, regional education bureau and ministry of education) has important part to play in resolving and/or ameliorating the capacity gaps and the challenges. Among others, the regional state should give attention to building the leadership capacity of the schools by attracting and selecting competent and experienced teachers to school leadership position. In the schools, although the collaborative norms practices were remarkably appreciable, attention should be given to improve and deepen the learning of the staff and the students. Besides, capacity limitation in terms of financial and physical facilities needs to be resolved. Government block grant to schools should grow as with the school grant and the community contribution to solve the problem in the inadequacy ofschool facilities and infrastructures
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    An Assessment of NGOs' Led Basic Primary Education Projects Implementation in Pastoralist Areas of Oromia: the Case of Borena Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Wata, Chala; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The pUlpose of this study was to assess the implemenlation and Sllstainabilily of basic primGlJ' education projects fully run in pastoralist Borena. The specific objeclives of Ihe study were to assess the aspecls and extent ol NCOs' involvement in educational provision to pastoralisls, discover how NCOs' plan for project implemenlation, find out Ihe extent of their contribution 10 local educational development, out sur(Cice mechanisms in place for the implementation and sustainability of projects, and to take in challenges so as 10 forward alternative solutions. The research method employed was descriptive survey 10 colleel data ji-om 108 respondenls who were 20 education experts at zone and woreda level, 20 NCOs' staff, 20 facilitato rs, 48 students, KETB and CMC members, and parents using tools such as questionnaires, interview, focus group discussion, documenl analysis and checklisls. Accordingly, pilot test was made; dOlo were collecled, analyzed and reporled Analysis of dala was underlaken using lobulation, percentile distribution, mean and slandard devialion, Independent I lesl, one way ANOVA, one sample Kolmogorov-Simrnov Z test, Mann-Whitney U test and rank order. Thefinding of the study pointed out thai NCOs' inlervenlion in paslO/'alist areas had been achieved insignificanl outpuls. Specifically, Iheir capacily to generale own source offill7d and to run projecls as planned; Ihe ir aspects and extent a/involvement," cooperation and communication with local government bodies, other NCOs ', and beneficiaries; contribution to local education development; and Ihe lise of mechanisms to implement and sustain projects remained low. These difficulties impeded the success and excellence of Ihe projecl implementation and sustainability. Subsequently, il was concluded Ihat Ihe implementation and sustainabililY of pastoralist basic primGl)' educalion projects led by NCOs' was noticed to be low. Thus, il was recommended that national and regional governmenl should prepare ferlile ground and pave the way for NCOs to be highly involved in pasloralisl educalion; pastoralist education forum should be established 01 regional, zonal, woreda and kebele level; beneficiaries must be involved in planning, monitoring, and evaluating project implementation; Allernalive Pl'imcllY Education (APE) delivelY approach need to be devised; and NGOs' ought to improve their aspects and extenl of involvemenl in educational provision as lVell as the use of different viable and locally responsive slralegies like Ihe flexible and val)'ing educalion delivel)' models, time lable; use locally available resources; and enhancing local initiatives and crealivily Ihal could contribule a lot to ensure the success of basic primQl)' education project implementalion and suslainabilily in pastO/'alisl areas
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    An assessment of Ngos' Led basic primary education projects Implementation in pastoralist Areas of Oromia:The case of Borena Zone
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2010-06) Wata, Chala; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    -- -- - The pUlpose of this study was to assess the implemenlation and Sllstainabilily of basic primGlJ' education projects fully run in pastoralist Borena. The specific objeclives of Ihe study were to assess the aspecls and extent ol NCOs' involvement in educational provision to pastoralisls, discover how NCOs' plan for project implemenlation, find out Ihe extent of their contribution 10 local educational development, out sur(Cice mechanisms in place for the implementation and sustainability of projects, and to take in challenges so as 10 forward alternative solutions. The research method employed was descriptive survey 10 colleel data ji-om 108 respondenls who were 20 education experts at zone and woreda level, 20 NCOs' staff, 20 facilitato rs, 48 students, KETB and CMC members, and parents using tools such as questionnaires, interview, focus group discussion, documenl analysis and checklisls. Accordingly, pilot test was made; dOlo were collecled, analyzed and reporled Analysis of dala was underlaken using lobulation, percentile distribution, mean and slandard devialion, Independent I lesl, one way ANOVA, one sample Kolmogorov-Simrnov Z test, Mann-Whitney U test and rank order. Thefinding of the study pointed out thai NCOs' inlervenlion in paslO/'alist areas had been achieved insignificanl outpuls. Specifically, Iheir capacily to generale own source offill7d and to run projecls as planned; Ihe ir aspects and extent a/involvement," cooperation and communication with local government bodies, other NCOs ', and beneficiaries; contribution to local education development; and Ihe lise of mechanisms to implement and sustain projects remained low. These difficulties impeded the success and excellence of Ihe projecl implementation and sustainability. Subsequently, il was concluded Ihat Ihe implementation and sustainabililY of pastoralist basic primGl)' educalion projects led by NCOs' was noticed to be low. Thus, il was recommended that national and regional governmenl should prepare ferlile ground and pave the way for NCOs to be highly involved in pasloralisl educalion; pastoralist education forum should be established 01 regional, zonal, woreda and kebele level; beneficiaries must be involved in planning, monitoring, and evaluating project implementation; Allernalive Pl'imcllY Education (APE) delivelY approach need to be devised; and NGOs' ought to improve their aspects and extenl of involvemenl in educational provision as lVell as the use of different viable and locally responsive slralegies like Ihe flexible and val)'ing educalion delivel)' models, time lable; use locally available resources; and enhancing local initiatives and crealivily Ihal could contribule a lot to ensure the success of basic primQl)' education project implementalion and suslainabilily in pastO/'alisl areas.
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    An Assessment of Primary Schools Principal Selection in Oromia Regional State: Policy Guideline versus Implementation
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Bogale, Mamo; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    This study has examined the practices of primary schools principal selection procedures in Oromia Region. For this purpose a descriptive research method was employed and three zones were selected as target study area using 10l/elY method Moreover, stratified random sampling technique was employed to select out samples of the study. The data gathering instruments for this study was self-report questionnaire, interview and document analysis check list. In such a manner data was collectedfrom307 teachers, 18 supervisors and 6 woreda education official. Primarily, four leading questions were designed to be addressed in this study. Based on these leading questions, literature was reviewed, questionnaires and an interview checklist were developed, pilot tested and administered to teachers, CRC supervisors and Woreda educational officials. As supplementmy data source, pertinent document analysis was also conducted To analyze and interpret the data obtained through different methods, more of descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis were used Information obtained through the open-ended items and document analysis was qualitatively analyzed and interpreted based on the frequency and recurrence of the information. The finding of the study showed that there seem to be encouraging indicators of a favorable out look on the part of sample teachers and supervisors to wards primary school principal selection. However, the study showed that the principal selection procedures were by and large a political appointment in most schools. Thus, the study uncovered that electoral procedures were sparingly practiced, and the upper decision was given by political leaders in most areas. On the other hand, teachers stressed that the selection process suffers from openness. The criteria, and technical assessment stated on the guideline were not implemented properly. Furthermore, they reported that the selection criteria currently being used were inadequate to screen out appropriate school leaders. In general, based on the finding of the study, it has been concluded that the current school principal selection guideline was not implemented properly. On this basis, woreda education office involvement in primary school principals selection was not as indicated on the guideline. Based on the finding and the conclusions drawn, it was recommended that Woreda education officials should implement the policy guideline properly.
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    An Assessment of the Development of Emis And It’s Challenges in Addis Ababa City Administration
    (Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Amare, Mengistu; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess the development of EMIS and its challenges in Addis Ababa City Administration. The study was conducted at the different levels of the educational hierarchy of the Addis Ababa City Administration Bureau. Descriptive survey method was used to assess the current status of EMIS in the city. 144 respondents were taken from the total population of 240Samples were taken from Addis Ababa Education Bureau, Finance and Economic Development Offices of the sub-cities and sub-city education department. Schools and kebeles were also included in the study. The school respondents as well as kebele and sub-city EMIS personnel were selected using random sampling method. All heads of Addis Ababa city Administration Education Bureau, sub-cities education department, kebele education office and finance and economic development were taken in the study on the basis of availability sampling technique. To collect the necessary data, questionnaires, interviews and documents were used. The data obtained were analyzed using statistical tools of percentage, mean, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The result of the study indicates that in its current status, EMIS is providing different kinds of educational information to the users. However, the relevance, quality, and timely of EM IS is not adequate to satisfy the users. The major Problems identified by the study in the development of EMIS include lack of shared vision, lack of commitment, turnover of personnel, lack of human and material resources, poor record keeping, poor co-ordination and leader- ship, difficulties in maintain IT, and lack of awareness on the importance of EMIS for planning, decision-making, police formulation, and projection of future trends. Therefore, one can conclude that infonnation provided for users can be considered as inadequate to be used for accomplishing activities designed to improve EMIS and the teaching-learning process. The recommendations forwarded include establishment of databases, assessing the information demands of users at all levels, developing the EMIS capacity and electronic communication at all levels through continuous training, supplying the necessary materials, equipment, and supporting the development of EMIS.
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    An Assessment of the Effectiveness and Contribution of Unicef Assisted Primary Education Project to Education Development of Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Adissu, Temesgen; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness and contribution of UNICEF assisted primary education project to education development ofOromia Regional State from 2007108 to 2009110. In order to attain objectives of the study a descriptive survey method was employed. The study was carried out on UNICEF assisted primary education project 12 woredas of 9 zones in the region. These samples were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data were gathered through questionnaires, unstructured interview, focus group discussion, and project and education documents. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean values, standard deviation (SD), standard error of mean (SEM) and T-test. The findings show that the fund contributedfrom 2007108 to 2009110 were 85,672,912 from this utilized amount within planned years were 31,487,018 whereas, utilized in the next fiscal year were 42,065,307and unutilized were 791,367. The project was contributed through constructed and maintained ABE Centers, CFS, and classrooms, jilYniture, uniform and basic learning materials supplies and provision of capacity building trainings. The number of primary schools in sample lVoredas was increased from 430 in 2007108 to 535 in 2009110. As a result the number of enrolled students shows an increase from 243,274 in 2007108 to 291,143 in 2009110. However, these achievements were not only UNICEF effect but also jOint effort with government. The study jilYther disclosed that inadequacy of existing project organizational design, lack of project knowledge, technical and conceptual skill and experience among project decision-makers and personnel, frequent project personnel turnover, lengthy of financial process and procedures, delayed fund release and liquidation, unreleased fund, lack of industrial materials at local level, delayed, piecemeal and incomplete set of supplies provision, short of execution period, and lack of effective monitoring and evaluation system inhibited project contribution and effectiveness. Thus, effectiveness of the project within planned time was found to be below desired. Finally the study recommended that the Oromia education bureau has to organize project structure by matrix system, build capacity of project decision-makers and personnel's through in-depth and continuous training, reduce scope of project as per resource, develop workable schedule and manual, compromise with donor organization to decentralize purchase of locally available supplies, maintain activities execution as schedule and develop efficient monitoring and evaluation system.
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    An Assessment of the Implementation of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in Education Sector: The Case of Oromia Education Bureau
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Hirpa, Nemei; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of the study was to assess the practice of business process reengineering (BPR) implementation in Oromia Education Bureau. The assessment attempts to examine the extent of business process reengineering planning and preparation, the implementation practices and BP R management, the achievements and chall?nges of the program. To accomplish this purpose, the study employed a descriptive survey method which is supplemented hy qualitative research method to enrich the data. With this respect, top executive, team leaders, implementers and job performers/workers were the major source of data in the study. The data gathering instruments include questionnaires, interview guide, focus group discussions, work process observations and document analysis. All the close-ended questions of the questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using frequency count and percentage and interpreted in light of available literature where as the data obtained from other open-ended questions, interview guide, work process observation and document analysis were qualitatively described to supplement the quantitative data. The study revealed that although the program has achieved some improvements, the status of the business process reengineering implementation practice was unsatisfactory. With this respect implementers lacked trainings related to business process reengineering and its implementation, consistent guidelines, and involvement of different bodies in the planning of the program were common problems. The program was not managed properly even though the study showed that the program is monitored and evaluated adequately. The Program has also brought significant improvements in the areas of speed of decision making, clear vision, hierarchical level reduction, and customer satisfaction. Furthermore; the study revealed that the program suffered from problems such as lack of adequate communication, lack of experience, lack of information technology facilities, lack of resources, lack of comfortable office, lack of training, and reinforcements which are challenges to the business process reengineering program. Finally recommendations were made based on the results of the study. The points of recommendations include: assembling a change management team as soon as possible, increasing the communication practice by publishing internal newspaper, establishing formal access to information, and conducting meetings with employees, to revising · implementation action plans, preparing satisfYing and comfortable office layout, providing employees with update iriformation technology equipment and trainings, and adjusting the salary of those workers who work under several responsibilities with old scale salary. Thus problems related to communication, lack of training experience, technology update, uncomfortable office arrangement and lack of reiriforcement (payments) need immediate improvement for effective functioning and success of the business process reengineeringprogram.
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    An Assessment of the Practice of Community Skill Training Centers Programs Implementation in Selected Woredas of West Arsi Zone of Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Elemo, Burash; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to assess the practice of community skill training centers programs implementation in West Arsi Zone. In the study a descriptive survey research method was employed. 5(55.55%) community skill training centers were selected by simple random sampling method (Lottery method) out of nine (9) community skill training. The data were collected thought questionnaire, semi-structured interview, observation and document analys is. The participants were 42 trainees 10 trainers, 5 coordinators, 7 district and zonal TVET supervisors, and 6 district and zonal heads of TVET offices. To select the respondent group, simple random, availability and purposive sampling techniques were used. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation were used as statistical tools to analyze data. Based on the analysis the major findings of the study reveals that lack of need based training, low training opportunities for practitioners, lack of adequate budget to run the program in adequate training materials as obstacles to implement s kill training program. The study also showed that less awareness of community in receiving training program, less involvement of relevant line ministers in planning, implementation and evaluation of community skill training centers and weak linkage Farmers training centers (FTC) and community s kill training centers as hindrances of community skill training programs implementation. It could be concluded that due to the collective influences of these factors the whole process of the skill training programs implementation could not be effective and efficient. Thus it has been suggested that motivated and competent adult educators, per service and on job training of fa cilitators and a continuous awareness creation are timely essential
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    An assessment of the practice of community skill training centers programs implementation in selected Woredas of West Arsi zone of Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2011-05) Elemo, Burash; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to assess the practice of community skill training centers programs implementation in West Arsi Zone. In the study a descriptive survey research method was employed. 5(55.55%) community skill training centers were selected by simple random sampling method (Lottery method) out of nine (9) community skill training. The data were collected thought questionnaire, semi-structured interview, observation and document analys is. The participants were 42 trainees 10 trainers, 5 coordinators, 7 district and zonal TVET supervisors, and 6 district and zonal heads of TVET offices. To select the respondent group, simple random, availability and purposive sampling techniques were used. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation were used as statistical tools to analyze data. Based on the analysis the major findings of the study reveals that lack of need based training, low training opportunities for practitioners, lack of adequate budget to run the program in adequate training materials as obstacles to implement s kill training program. The study also showed that less awareness of community in receiving training program, less involvement of relevant line ministers in planning, implementation and evaluation of community skill training centers and weak linkage Farmers training centers (FTC) and community s kill training centers as hindrances of community skill training programs implementation. It could be concluded that due to the collective influences of these factors the whole process of the skill training programs implementation could not be effective and efficient. Thus it has been suggested that motivated and competent adult educators, per service and on job training of fa cilitators and a continuous awareness creation are timely essential.
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    An Assessment of the Practice of Educational Strategic Planning Process in the Woredas of Tigray Regional State
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-04) Tafere, Shumuye; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of this study was to understand and assess the practice of educational strategic planning process in woredas of Tigray National Regional State with the intent of suggesting ways for improvement. To conduct this research descriptive survey method was employed. In this regard WEO heads, planners, experts, principals, department heads, supervisors, REB process owners and planners, and PSTA were used as primary sources of data for this study. To select WEO heads, performers and planners, PTA, principals, REB Planners and process owners were employed purposive and department heads and supervisors simple random sampling techniques. Likewise the collected data were analyzed quantitatively by using percentage, mean, chi-square test, and t-test. Questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument whereas interview and document analysis were employed to enrich the data gathered through questionnaires. The findings of the study mirror that the educational slrategic plan practices in Tigray Region has been characterized by weak stakeholders involvement in the strategic planning activities, inadequacy budget, and poor utilization of resources, lack of competency of WEO heads to implement the strategies, inadequacy of monitoring and evaluation systems, poor motivational incentives given to the workers, and using inadequacy or unreliable data were the major problems that affect the successful implementation of the educational strategic plans in Tigray Region. Based on the major findings conclusions were drawn as: lack of meaningful participation of stake holders, relevant planners' knowledge and/or experience found to be weak, inadequacy of resources and there was inadequacy of plan monitoring and evaluation system in the selected woredas. Finally, it was recommended that increasing stake holders participation, expanding sources of resources, providing sustainable capacity building trainings for WEO heads and planners, creating an independent body for plan monitoring and evaluation by indicating what to be stressed for further studies.
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    An Assessment of the Quality of Education and Training in the Federal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute
    (Addis Ababa University, 2018-06) Kifle, Sisay; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The study focused on investigating quality of education and training in Federal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute. It was explored using a sample of 241 respondents selected through stratified sampling technique and simple random sampling technique. Data were gathered by a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Self- administered questionnaires for directors, division heads, trainers, and trainees and interviews for directors and division heads were also the instruments employed for data collection. Analysis of the data was done using descriptive statistics. Findings were that quality of education was affected by inadequate supporting inputs and facilities, inappropriate training methods and lack of trainers’ effectiveness and trainees’ motivation. Finally, based on the finding I would recommended that the Institute should solve the shortage of resources, improve trainers’ capacity by short term and long term training and developing the leadership competency is one of important tools to insure quality of education in the Federal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute.
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    An Assessment on the Practice and Problems of Training Materials in Addis Ababa Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2010-06) Mohammed, Ali; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of this thesis was to assess the practices and problems of Training Materials and facilities management in selected TVET colleges of Addis Ababa more specifically, the study was intended to improve the training and identify the potential constraints and the drawbacks encountered. To this end the study employed descriptive survey research method. Accordingly, questionnaire, interview guide and observational checklist were prepared, pilot-tested and administered to 196 sample respondents consisting of 94 trainers, 93 trainees, 3 deputy deans and 6 administrative staff A total of 187 (95.4% percent) filled and returned the questionnaire. In addition, interview was conducted with nine of them. Moreover, document analysis was used to supplement the data gathered through questionnaire and interview. Finally, the data gathered were analyzed using percentage, chi-square T-test as well as qualitative analysis. Finding from the data analysis revealed that significant majority of the trainers and trainees did not have any information about training materials and facilities management and availability of training materials management guideline. Furthermore, the data suggested that the machines were under utilized and were most of the time idle due to lack of skilled person in maintenance. In addition most of the trainers' knowledge and experience is related to theoretical part. Furthermore, the result indicated that training materials and facilities such as training hand tools, machines, teaching aids and reference books were inadequate. To alleviate the problems the following measures should be taken. Such as raising the awareness of the trainers and trainees, providing short term training to trainers in the area of training materials and facilities management and establishing partnership with donor organizations and improving the supply of training materials facilities to assist the smooth effective delivery of training and its best outcomes.
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    Challenges of Implementing Balanced Scorecard: The Case of Sub-city Education Offices in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-06) Kahsai, Habtom; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The successful implementation of balanced scorecard requires a great deal of effort and resources. This study was designed to investigate the status of implementation of balanced scorecard. The study was conducted on six sub-city education offices and multiple data sources from head offices, all core process owners and 43 educational experts. This study has been used mixed method to which qualitative method was more dominant and approached sequentially in an exploratory mode. The data was collected through interview, focus group discussion, document analysis and questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed through qualitative approach, which it has used text and multimedia materials, and the quantitative methods has been employed SPSS application such like percentage. The findings of the study based on the analysis of data reveal that scorecard has not yet linked with all resources particularly with the budget. The report system of scorecard most of sub city is used manual rather than automation. Scorecard is only cascading the physical part but not the spiritually and pocket cascading. Even there was no personal scorecard. Most leaders left the implementation of balanced scorecard to the middle manager/core process owners and not yet create sense of emergency about the emerging management tool and leader are not on the truck to monitor and evaluate the balanced scorecard. The balanced scorecard has not yet aligned with organization, system, and employee performance around strategy through reward, motivation and recognition. Therefore, not linked with the budget, it is key factor for miss-implementation of balanced scorecard. Similarity not using automation will halt the implementation of balanced scorecard. It has not completely cascading from top to bottom, will hardly learn about the strategy and will not be motivated to execute it and this make Balanced scorecard not implemented Successfully. Leaders\ managers have less commitment toward implement Balanced scorecard. Similarly, there is low level of understanding about balanced scorecard that makes BSC too complex to do. In light of these findings, every strategic objective of the scorecard should link with the annual budget of the sub- city education offices, and thereby reporting system form bottom to top should be automated. Leaders should mobilize the change through inspiring and motivation by giving institutional monitoring and evaluation. Everybody and job should link with the strategic of the sub city education offices.
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    Children’s access to Primary education in dasenech and nyangatom Pastoralist communities of south omo: Prospects, challenges and Policy Implications
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2014-04) Debebe, Alemayehu; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    This study explores into impediments of pastoral children’s access to and retention in primary education with particular emphasis on the educationally underprivileged pastoral communities in Dasenech and Nyangatom districts of South Omo, Ethiopia. The study was guided by three research objectives: (1)Exploring into the underlying factors that interfere with pastoral children’s school enrolment and retention focusing on supply and demand side determinants; (2) Examining compatibility of the existing approaches to educational service delivery to the needs and contexts of the pastoral communities in the study area; and (3) Scrutinizing the situation of primary education delivery in terms of ensuring equal opportunity to both boys and girls. Principal research method adopted to undertake the study was a qualitative inquiry approach. Within the qualitative paradigm particular attention was given to advocacy perspective. The advocacy perspective was adhered to for it focuses on the needs of marginalized groups in view to bringing about change in lives of the underprivileged segments of societies. Participants of the study were selected by employing purposive sampling mainly on the basis of their roles related to schools and schooling. Sixty-nine community members, 30 schoolchildren, 30 teachers, 6 school principals heading the sample schools, 24 education experts and officials working at Woreda and zone levels; a total of 159 respondents took part in the study. Data were collected through the use of focus group discussion, interview schedules, observation checklist and questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out pursuant to a six steps qualitative data analysis framework. The steps involved were organizing and preparing data for analysis, reading through all data, coding, generating a description of the settings and people and identifying categories or themes for analysis, representing descriptions and themes in the qualitative narrative and interpretation. Findings indicate existence of both supply and demand side constraints. Problem of funding, inability xii to attract and retain qualified teaching staff, poorly equipped schools and community perception of modern education as a threat to pastoralist way of life were the major supply related shortcomings. The demand side limitations were identified as dispersed settlement patterns, demand for child labour, bride-price and peer pressure. Mandatory seasonal mobility, frequent conflicts and conflict induced displacement were cited as the most pronounced disenabling features. Drought and harsh weather were the driving forces of mobility. Competition over water sources and pastureland coupled with border dispute and cattle raid were identified as the long standing causes of armed conflict which in turn result in school activity disruption. On the basis of findings obtained from the study process, suggestions for future action have also been forwarded. Improving quality of school facilities, sensitization campaign on the benefits of education, blended mode of delivery, peace dialogue to arrest recurring conflicts, self-proof of schools about their worthiness to the local community and rethinking of teacher incentive mechanisms are some of the important propositions made in view to avert the long standing legacy of educational under representation of the Dasenech and Nyangatom pastoralist communities in South Omo.
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    The Effectiveness of Education Information System (Eis) in the Management of Secondary Schools: The Case of Jimma Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-04) Jima, Masho; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
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