Intern at Helpman Associates

Who we seek
We seek two recent graduates to join our 12-month internship program. Through rigorous learning and doing complimented by personalized training and supervision, we prepare interns responsibly for a career in research and development. The location of this internship is Abuja.

What you’ll learn

• Concepts – various development issues and topics in your sector of interest including public health and health systems, agriculture, labour, industry, trade and population studies
• Methods – various approaches including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, framing research questions, protocol development
• Data – management and analysis, mathematical and statistical analyses, data visualization and use of relevant statistical packages
• Writing and documentation – translating raw findings into reports, preparing high-quality briefs, and grant writing

What you’ll do

• Conduct structured reviews, data analysis and interpretation, policy discussions etc.
• Share learnings and findings in form of scheduled presentations and workshops
• Train and build capability of junior cohorts
• What you’ll gain
• Ability to conduct policy and goal-oriented research in your sector of interest
• Proficiency in data handling, analysis, interpretation and visualization
• Ability to write scientifically, for funding, publications and policy.

Requirements
Who you are:

• A graduate with CGPA of at least 4.0/5.0 from a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) course or economics. In the case of economics, a strong background in microeconomic theory and an applied microeconomics course (such as labor economics or industrial organization) is preferred.
• Self-driven – able to make progress and solve problems with little guidance
• Able to multi-task and work in a manner that meets stated timelines
• Have strong passion for success and sufficient faith in the Nigeria project
• Ability to handle and manipulate large amounts of data
• An excellent person – hating mediocrity in every shape and form
• A person with great attention to detail and well organized
• A quick learner and able to obtain information promptly from online sources.

How You’ll work

• You will be expected to work 40 hours a week in addition to training hours
• This is a non-salaried position. However, we will offer competitive internship allowance.
• An environment free from discrimination that accelerates career growth.
• Freedom of expression of thoughts, ideas and contribution to discussions.