NYSC Demography Graduate Intern (Stata / SPSS User) 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 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, our clients, and the countries where we operate.

Sectors of Research Interest: Health, WASH, Food Security and Nutrition, Education, Peace and Reconciliation, Green Energy, Financial Inclusion, Consumer Protection, and Humanitarian efforts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: NYSC Demography Graduate Intern (Stata / SPSS User)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type:
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 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.

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and recent CV to: hr@rdatsconsulting.org using "NYSC Demography Graduate Intern (Stata/SPSS User)" as the subject of the mail.

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