NYSC Interns at R-DATS Consulting (‘R-DATS’)

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

• B.Sc 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.

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Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of R-DATS qualitative research, monitoring, and evaluation activities. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands‐on experience in fieldwork, qualitative data management, and thematic analysis.

The NYSC Qualitative Research Intern will be expected to carry out the following activities:

• Assist in coordinating qualitative field activities (e.g., Focus Group Discussions [FGDs], Key Informant Interviews [KIIs], and In-Depth Interviews [IDIs]).
• Support the development and pre-testing of qualitative data collection tools, such as interview guides and observation checklists.
• Supervise or participate in data transcription, translation, and verification to ensure maximum textual accuracy.
• Code and analyze qualitative data using rigorous frameworks (e.g., thematic, content, or framework analysis methods).
• Work with the R-DATS team to extract and document success stories, human-interest narratives, and lessons learned from ongoing projects.
• Assist in ensuring strict compliance with ethical guidelines and informed consent protocols during field research.
• Execute any other qualitative research duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A BSc or BA Degree in Sociology, Anthropology, International Development, Public Health, Psychology, Demography, or related social science fields.
• Demonstrated experience in using qualitative analysis software such as NVIVO or ATLAS.ti is required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of qualitative methodologies (e.g., thematic coding, content analysis, or grounded theory).
• Excellent active listening, note-taking, and documentation skills.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to write clear, compelling descriptive narratives.
• Cultural sensitivity and empathy, with a demonstrated ability to engage comfortably with diverse communities and constituencies.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and proactively seek guidance when managing large volumes of textual data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word and PowerPoint for reporting).
• Familiarity with quantitative research processes or software (Stata, SPSS) is an added advantage.
• Candidate Status: Applicants must be currently deployed to Abuja or have concrete plans to redeploy to Abuja.