Department: Sales · Marketing · Product · Operations

Internship Programme

We do not see internships as temporary labour. We see them as an investment in future professionals. Work on real business projects, solve real business problems, and contribute meaningful work while receiving structured training, mentorship, and continuous feedback.
About Your Japa Buddy

Building a Global Education Brand

Your Japa Buddy is a strategy-driven education and relocation brand designed to help ambitious professionals build a global life through education, strategic relocation, and long-term financial prosperity.
We believe relocating abroad should be more than simply “japa.” It should be a strategic decision that creates opportunities for career advancement, wealth creation, global mobility, and generational impact.
Beyond helping clients secure competitive graduate school admissions and relocate successfully, we are building a founder-led ecosystem focused on Finance, Business, and Personal Development.
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and equip people with the knowledge and systems needed to create extraordinary lives. Everything we do is driven by our commitment to excellence, ownership, speed of execution, integrity, innovation, continuous learning, and delivering world-class experiences.
Position
Internship Programme (Sales • Marketing • Product • Operations)
Department
Sales, Marketing, Product, or Operations
Employment Type
Paid Internship
Terms of Employment
6-Month Internship Programme
Availability
October
Reports To
Department Manager or Assigned Supervisor
Last Updated
July 2026
Work Environment
Remote
Work Schedule
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (WAT), Monday to Saturday
Working Tools Required
Position Overview

We Invest In Future Professionals

At YOUR JAPA BUDDY, we do not see internships as temporary labour. We see them as an investment in future professionals.
Our Internship Programme is designed to develop individuals with strong character, sound judgement, professional work ethic, and exceptional execution skills. We believe the best professionals are not necessarily the most experienced but those who demonstrate ownership, curiosity, coachability, and a willingness to learn continuously.
As an intern, you will work on real business projects, solve real business problems, and contribute meaningful work while receiving structured training, mentorship, regular feedback, book reviews, and practical assignments.
We believe great businesses are built through excellent systems rather than exceptional individuals alone. Our goal is to develop professionals who can thrive within those systems while helping us improve them.
Successful interns who consistently demonstrate strong character, measurable performance, continuous growth, and alignment with the Company’s values may be considered for full-time employment upon successful completion of the programme.
How You'll Work
You will be assigned to one of the following departments:
Each intern will report to an assigned supervisor who will provide coaching, feedback, and guidance throughout the programme. You will participate in structured learning while contributing to real departmental projects. Your progress will be measured through practical assignments, performance reviews, book reviews, workshops, and day-to-day execution.
This programme combines classroom learning with practical business experience because we believe professionals develop best by applying knowledge to real work.

What You'll Learn & Contribute

Sales Internship
Learn how to close sales, customer communication, lead generation, customer qualification, CRM management, objection handling, and relationship building. You will contribute by supporting lead generation activities, prospect research, CRM updates, customer follow-up, sales administration, and other sales-related projects assigned by your supervisor.
Marketing Internship
Learn the fundamentals of direct response marketing principles, copywriting, customer psychology, content marketing, campaign planning, market research, analytics, and brand communication. You will contribute by supporting marketing campaigns, content creation, competitor research, campaign reporting, marketing operations, and other marketing projects assigned by your supervisor.
Product Internship
Learn how education consulting projects are researched, reviewed, managed, and delivered while developing strong research, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills. You will contribute by supporting client school selection, reviewing annual visa requirements, researching universities and admission opportunities, reviewing client research papers and academic submissions, maintaining accurate project documentation, and supporting research and product development initiatives within the department.
Operations Internship
Learn how high-performing businesses build systems, improve processes, document workflows, and deliver operational excellence. You will contribute by supporting administrative activities, documenting processes, improving workflows, maintaining operational records, and assisting with business operations.
Core Role KPIs and Metrics
The primary measure of success for every intern is Consistent Successful Completion of Assigned Deliverables.
Interns are expected to consistently complete assigned work to the expected standard while demonstrating continuous improvement, ownership, professionalism, and the ability to apply what they learn throughout the internship programme.

What You'll Be Doing

Learning Responsibilities
Throughout the internship programme, you are expected to actively develop the professional, technical, and interpersonal skills required to become a high-performing professional within your chosen department.
Operational Responsibilities
Interns are expected to contribute meaningful work while developing practical business experience within their assigned department.

Performance Expectations: First 6 Months

First 30 Days
First 90 Days
End of Internship (6 Months)

The Right Intern Thinks Like This…

We are looking for individuals with strong character, curiosity, and a genuine desire to learn. You do not need years of experience to succeed here. We are more interested in your attitude, work ethic, coachability, and willingness to grow than what is already on your CV.
This programme is ideal for individuals who enjoy solving problems, taking initiative, learning continuously, and contributing meaningful work while developing into exceptional professionals.
Example: Instead of “I don’t know how.” you naturally ask: “How can I figure this out?”
We value interns who are proactive, responsible, respectful, eager to learn, and committed to producing excellent work.

What We Are NOT Looking For

DO NOT APPLY IF:

Why You Will Love Working Here

What Will Make You Successful Here

Compensation & Benefits

What You'll Earn

Monthly stipend

₦50,000 - ₦100,000 depending on department

Internet Support

₦10,000 monthly irrespective of department

Work Setup

Fully Remote

Mentorship

Structured mentorship throughout the programme

Workshops

Weekly professional development workshops

Book Reviews

Weekly mandatory book reviews

Performance Reviews

Monthly performance reviews

Full-Time Opportunity

Performance-Based

Real Projects

Opportunity to work on real business projects

Personality & Role-Qualifying Skills

Personality Skills Required
Role-Qualifying Skills Required
Although prior experience is not required, successful interns should demonstrate the ability or willingness to develop the following skills:

CEO Working Standards

Every intern is expected to understand and uphold the Company’s operating principles.

Special Requirements

Education / Certifications
Experience

Our Learning Culture Plus Recommended Reading

We believe professional growth begins with continuous learning. Every intern is expected to actively participate in the Company’s learning culture through assigned reading, workshops, book reviews, mentorship sessions, and practical application.
Interns will study topics including:
Personal Effectiveness
Communication & Leadership
Business & Systems
Job Qualifications

The successful Intern must demonstrate

Our 5 Stage Hiring Process

We believe exceptional professionals are developed through strong character, structured learning, and meaningful work. Our hiring process is designed to identify interns with the potential to become future high-performing professionals.
  • Document Submission

    We review your application, introduction video, written task, and responses to determine your communication skills, professionalism, ownership, and learning potential.

  • Personal Interview

    We assess your character, analytical thinking, coachability, communication, and cultural alignment.

  • Departmental Interview & Practical Assessment

    You will complete a practical assignment related to your chosen department to demonstrate your learning ability, problem-solving skills, and execution quality.

  • Company Policy & Scenario Assessment

    We assess your understanding of our values, policies, and expected behaviours through objective and scenario-based questions.

  • CEO Interview

    The final stage focuses on your long-term potential, career ambition, character, and readiness to grow within the Company.

How to apply

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