USAID DRC Localization Partner Landscape and Market Compensation Survey

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has conducted a Localization Partner Landscape and Market Compensation Survey in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The survey aims to understand the readiness and potential of local entities and other organizations working in the DRC to partner directly with USAID and receive direct U.S. government funding. The assessment provides insights into the landscape of national non-governmental organizations (NNGOs) in the DRC, including their funding, geographic distribution, technical sectors, and staffing. The survey also analyzes the compensation packages provided by local and international organizations operating in the development sector in the DRC. Key findings include: • The majority of NNGOs in the DRC have budgets of less than US$100,000 annually and face financial difficulties. • The number of organizations receiving USAID funding is increasing, but only a small percentage are prime contractors. • NNGOs are engaged in various sectors, including education, protection, food security, health, livelihoods, and WASH. • The organizations' main intervention areas include women, youth, and children. • NNGOs possess varying levels of capacity and capabilities, with some lacking specific staff categories or policies. • The average monthly salary in the DRC is approximately US$190, with salaries ranging from US$48 to US$848, depending on the sector and level of experience. • International organizations often provide higher remuneration and more extensive benefits, enticing employees to leave local organizations. The survey highlights the need for a more equitable and sustainable compensation and benefits landscape in the DRC, particularly in the context of disparities between national and international organizations.