Websites Maintenance Intern (NYSC) 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Websites Maintenance Intern (NYSC)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Internship

 Responsibilities 
The Web Maintenance Intern (NYSC) will be expected to carry out the following activities:

• Maintain WordPress websites with a focus on aesthetics, usability, consistency and performance
• Monitor, maintain, and update three or more organizations’ websites.
• Ensuring that the websites are protected by enabling the appropriate security measures.
• Perform regular updates and maintenance to ensure websites’ security and performance.
• Ensuring website quality and efficiency by conducting regular test plans.
• Improving the user experience of the websites regularly.
• Conducting content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information.
• Integrate and manage content, ensuring it is displayed effectively and engagingly.
• Work closely with content creators, and developers to align website design with overall branding and visibility strategies
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor, which may include data analysis, data visualization, graphic design, content writing, administrative tasks, among others

Qualifications / Requirements (Mandatory)

• HND or B.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline.
• Prior experience in maintaining websites required. Strong understanding of web design principles and best practices.
• High proficiency in WordPress. including theme and plugin customization.
• Good understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently, and enlist support, when needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English).
• Ability to comply with standard practices, regulations and statutes
• Impeccable integrity and sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse organization.

Preferred Qualifications / Requirements (Not Mandatory):

• Familiarity with website theme and plugin customizations including Elementor “preferred but not compulsory”.
• Familiarity with website analytics tools such as Google Analytics “preferred but not compulsory”.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) an advantage
• Proficient in HTML, XHTML, CSS design, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Access, MySQL, and JavaScript will be an advantage.
• Technical skills and competency in using data analytics software like PowerBI, advanced Excel, and Tableau will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with R, Stata, or SPSS will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research processes is also an added advantage.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Special Requirements:

• 2024 Corps Members currently in or about to enter the NYSC orientation camp are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must have been deployed to Abuja or have plans to redeploy to Abuja.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and updated CV to: [email protected] using "Websites Maintenance Intern (NYSC)" as the subject of the mail.