Tsegabrhan Mekonen (PhD)Nurayni Adem2025-03-062025-03-062024-06-03https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/4932This study examines how cultural intelligence (CQ) influences job performance among employees of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Addis Ababa. Employing a quantitative approach, the research used a cross-sectional survey design. Out of 309 questionnaires handed out, 263 were filled out and included in the analysis. The data was gathered through self-administered surveys, and the analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS 27.0. and SmartPLS 4 software. The model was evaluated using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that motivational and behavioral CQ have a significant positive influence on both task and contextual performance. However, metacognitive and cognitive CQ did not show a significant influence on these performance metrics. These insights emphasize the importance of certain cultural intelligence components in improving job performance among INGO employees, offering valuable guidance for organizational development and employee training programs.enThesis