Project Planning and Performance of Twigire Mumikino Project Implemented by Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda

Abstract

The study focused on evaluating the project planning and performance of the Twigire Mumikino Project implemented by VSO in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda. The specific objectives included assessing the effect of project scope planning, human resources planning, budget planning, communication planning on project performance. The research employed a descriptive/quantitative approach, utilizing data collected from 102 employees involved in the Twigire Mumikino Project. The study utilized questionnaires and interviews for primary data collection and accessed secondary information from relevant reports. Descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression analysis were applied for data analysis.  The results stated that project planning  represented by project communication planning, project scope planning, project human resource planning, project budget planning has contributed R = .921^a for performance of Twigire mumikino project implemented by VSO in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda as explained by r² of 0.849 indicating 84.9% in the model as positive and moderate, as the independent variable moderately explained the dependent variable (i.e., performance of Twigire mumikino project implemented by VSO in Nyamasheke District) and show that the model is a good prediction.  Project scope planning presented B which is 0.255 and t = 4.093. This variable's coefficient indicates that for a one-unit increase in project scope planning, the dependent variable (performance of Twigire mumikino project implemented by VSO is expected to increase by 0.255 units. Project Human Resource Planning show B is 0.172 and t = 3.035. The coefficient indicates that a one-unit increase in human resource planning is associated with an increase of 0.172 units in the performance of Twigire mumikino project implemented by VSO. Project Budget Planning presents B is 0.293 and t = 2.825. Similar to the previous variable, a one-unit increase in budget planning is associated with a 0.293 unit increase in the performance of Twigire mumikino project implemented by VSO. Project Communication Planning Shows B which is 0.265 and t = 2.707.  A one-unit increase in communication planning is associated with a 0.265 unit increase in the performance of Twigire mumikino project implemented by VSO. However, Project Scope Planning, Project Human Resource Planning, Project Budget Planning, and Project Communication Planning all exhibit p-values less than 0.05, indicating statistical significance. The study supported all alternative hypotheses, emphasizing the substantial influence of project scope planning, human resources planning, budget planning, and communication planning on the performance of the Twigire Mumikino Project. This indicates the importance of prioritizing and enhancing the planning phase for improved project outcomes. To improve Twigire Mumikino project performance of VSO in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda should prioritize comprehensive project planning, particularly enhancing project scope planning, optimizing human resource planning, prioritizing budget planning, strengthening communication strategies, and implementing continuous monitoring and evaluation. These measures will ensure efficient resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with project goals, ultimately enhancing overall project success.