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Jobs and careers in resilience

As the world grapples with new risks related to climate change, compounding events or the interconnection of systems, we are assisting in the emergence of professions with the role to address these issues.

Disaster risk management is a sector that has more than 50 years of existence. It has allowed for both the creation of new professions such as disaster risk managers as well as the adaptation of existing ones in other sectors such as urban planning or insurance.

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PreventionWeb, in tune with the latest developments in the field, seeks to assist these new trends, and bring more information about these new careers in resilience to the global disaster risk reduction community.

To this end, we are hosting a series of interviews with professionals that are trailblazers and leaders in their job, providing concrete examples of what they are doing and recommendations for aspiring professionals. 

Have a look at our interviews below, as well as trainings to enhance your career, and new job opportunities. Get a feel of the jobs of the future!

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Academic programmes
Academic programmes across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.
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Scheduled training
Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

Latest vacancies

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Suva
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Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme: Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist (Suva, Fiji)

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young professionals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation and international development.
Vacancy
Suva, Fiji
Closing date

Consultancy: Analysis on gender and disability integration across Early Warning, Early Action value chain in Suva, Fiji

Consultancy to conduct gender and disability analysis on the integration of gender and disability across the early warning early action value chain in Suva, Fiji
Vacancy
Fiji
Closing date

Pacific Resilience and Gender Adviser

Title

Pacific Resilience and Gender Adviser

Contract Type

Fixed term - 12 months

Location

Multiple Locations - Vanuatu (Port Vila) / Fiji (Suva) / Australia (Canberra)

Vacancy
Closing date

Post-Disaster Educational Continuity in Fiji, and the Impact of Disaster Risk Reduction and Education in Emergencies Programming

Purpose

To help inform Disaster Risk Reduction and Education in Emergencies programming in Fiji, regionally and globally.

Vacancy
Suva
Closing date

Regional Resilience Project Officer, IFRC, Suva

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a global humanitarian organization, which coordinates and directs international assistance following natural and human-made disasters in non-conflict situations.

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Closing date

Advisor: Adapting to Climate Change and Sustainable Energy with focus on Social Science, GIZ

Field of activity:

Sustainable livelihoods have a high priority for Pacific Island communities and governments alike.

Vacancy
Closing date

Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor for Micro Enterprises - Fiji (voluntary)

The Fiji Council of Social Services' Microfinance Unit implements four key programs for disadvantaged communities: financial literacy training, business skills training, a savings scheme, and small business loans.

Vacancy
Closing date

Public Information Officer – Regional Disaster Management

The Australian Red Cross seeks a volunteer for an assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian Government initiative.

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