NYSC Survey Data Analysis Intern (Stata/SPSS User) at R-DATS Consulting (‘R-DATS’)

Duration: Covers entire NYSC service year period

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of R-DATS project development, research, monitoring, and evaluation activities. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands‐on experience in research, survey execution, and data management. 

The NYSC Survey Data Analysis Intern will be expected to carry out the following activities:

• Assist in conducting research activities (e.g., baselines, impact evaluations, mid-term reviews).
• Assist with drafting data collection tools and data analysis plans.
• Support data collection, entry, validation, and cleaning activities.
• Provide support in ensuring that all data quality protocols are strictly followed during data collection and cleaning.
• Handle data collation, basic analysis, data visualizations, reporting, and dissemination.
• Work with the R-DATS team to develop reports, collate data, and disseminate success stories and lessons learned.
• Support day-to-day research planning within the framework of ongoing project implementation plans.
• Execute any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements: 

• A BSc degree in Demography, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Public Health, or related quantitative fields.
• Demonstrated experience in using Stata or SPSS for survey data analysis is required.
• Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with data visualization/statistical software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, MS. Excel). 
• Experience in conducting research, survey data analysis, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with large secondary datasets (such as MICS, DHS, NARHS) is a strong advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with a quality-focused mindset and strict attention to detail.
• Cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and proactively enlist support when needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint).

Candidate Status: Applicants must be currently deployed to Abuja or have concrete plans to redeploy to Abuja. NYSC Corps Members currently in the orientation camp are strongly encouraged to apply.