International Relations Internship

DevTech Systems, Inc. • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

DevTech Systems, Inc. is seeking an International Relations Intern for a structured educational and professional development experience in international development and professional services. Through supervised assignments, observation, mentorship, and feedback, the Intern will have opportunities to apply academic concepts and develop practical skills in international affairs research, project and program management, business development, professional communications, stakeholder engagement, and organizational operations. Learning activities will vary according to the Intern’s academic and professional interests and the educational opportunities available at DevTech.

The internship is unpaid and intended primarily to provide structured learning, mentorship, practical experience, and professional development. Activities are supervised and selected for their educational value. The internship is not intended to replace or displace paid employees; the Intern will not independently manage projects, clients, proposals, or other organizational functions ordinarily assigned to DevTech employees. There is no expectation or guarantee of paid employment with DevTech after the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong interest in international development, international affairs, consulting, government contracting, or professional services.
• Strong research, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Curiosity, initiative, professionalism, and an interest in learning from multiple areas of an international organization.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Studies in International Relations, International Development, Political Science, Global Studies, Economics, or a related field are preferred.
• Familiarity with Canva or other professional tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supervised research on countries, regions, international development issues, policies, institutions, donors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare draft research summaries, briefing notes, country or stakeholder profiles, and other analytical materials for feedback.
• Learn how international development projects are planned, managed, monitored, and documented.
• Observe selected project meetings, workshops, business development discussions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Learn how organizations identify and evaluate government contracting, grant, partnership, and other business development opportunities.
• Review solicitations and practice conducting opportunity, client, market, and partner research.
• Develop professional written and verbal communication skills through supervised exercises and presentations.
• Practice using project-management, research, data-organization, and knowledge-management tools.
• Gain exposure to professional stakeholder engagement and cross-cultural communication.
• Complete a culminating research and writing project related to international development or international affairs.
• Receive instruction, mentorship, and feedback from DevTech staff, with opportunities to revise work and demonstrate continued skill development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed