Survey Data Analyst (NYSC) Intern at R-DATS Consulting

R-DATS Consulting (‘R-DATS’) is a research, evaluation, data collection and statistical services firm. R-DATS uses advanced and innovative research, evaluation, and statistical methods to gather high-quality data and generate strong evidence for impact and improved policy decisions. We support both local and international organizations, businesses, government ministries and agencies, and non-profits. The research, evaluation and data processing activities at R-DATS Consulting are guided by core ethical principles and data privacy standards of our organization, the organization we work for and the country where we are to carry out the assignments.

Job Title: Survey Data Analyst (NYSC) Intern

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Duration: Covers entire 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 and data management.

The Survey Data Analyst (NYSC) Intern will be expected to carry out the following activities:

• Assist with drafting data collection tools
• Support data collection, entry, validation, and cleaning activities
• Data collation, basic analysis, visualizations, reporting and dissemination.
• Work with R-DATS team to develop reports, collate, and disseminate success stories and lessons learnt and well as research communication materials for publications.
• Support in planning on-going day-to-day research activity within the framework of ongoing projects implementation plans.
• Support with review of literature, when required.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a BSc Degree or HND qualification in Statistics, Demography, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Public Policy, International Development, or other related fields.
• Experience in supporting survey and data analysis.
• Attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and enlist support, when needed.
• Capacity to use Microsoft office suites required.
• Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with data programming, data visualization and statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, R, Tableau, NVIVO, ATLAS Ti, Power BI ODK or SurveyCTO.
• Familiarity with qualitative research process, an added advantage.
• Familiarity with large secondary data such as MICS, DHS, NARHS, or sources, an added advantage.
• Applicants must have been deployed to Abuja or have plans to redeploy to Abuja. NYSC Corps Members currently in NYSC orientation camp are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
20th May, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their brief Cover Letter and recent CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.