Afewerk, Fesseha (Associate Professor)Hiluf, Helen2018-07-232023-11-042018-07-232023-11-042017-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/9771This study aimed to assess the roles of motivation on the performance of Africa Humanitarian Action employees. The study adopted the quantitative research design and the descriptive survey method to provide answers to research questions. A census was conducted to select the target group of 135. The study employed the use of self-administered questionnaire to collect the required primary data. Statistical Program of Social Scientists (SPSS) version 20 was used. On top, descriptive statistical analysis technique was applied to obtain useful summary of responses. The study therefore concluded that great steps be made to motivate all staff to enhance performance. The researcher recommends that management attaches more importance to issues of employee motivation to make the organization survive amongst its competitors. Keywords: Motivation, PerformanceenMotivationPerformanceThesis