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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!

Videos on Careers in Resilience

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Latest interviews

Maselina Iuta Fiso portrait photo
Interview

Maselina Iuta Fiso: “If we don’t inform or teach those with disabilities how to protect them from disaster, we're leaving them behind”

Maselina leads advocacy campaigns with the Deaf Association of Samoa engaging stakeholders such as the Samoa Meteorological Office, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the National Disaster Management Office.
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Interview

Heat officer: arising risk, emerging role

What are the key heat management skills of this century? Athens' Chief Heat Officer answers that question.
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Blog
Markus Enenkel Andrew Kruczkiewicz

Desperately seeking climate science translators: the humanitarian community urgently needs a new profession

A new professional profile is needed: climate science translators who specialize in the brokering, translation and tailoring of climate science data to humanitarian and development decision makers – especially in the context of anticipatory action.
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Train and learn

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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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Vacancy
Hanoi
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Environmental management specialist

ICEM assists government, private sector and communities to define and implement policies for sustainable development. ICEM is now seeking to employ an Environmental Management Specialist, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, on a two-year renewable contract.
Vacancy
Remote
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CDRI Fellowship Programme Cohort 2025-26, Call For Proposals 2025-26

The CDRI Fellowship Programme provides financial support, peer learning and capacity development opportunities to promote transformative, actionable and scalable solutions for real world issues related to disaster resilience of infrastructure.
Vacancy
Closing date

RFP-Lead Author(s)-Mountain Publication

CDRI is hiring a Lead Author/(s) (Individual Consultant) for a publication-Elevating Mountain Voices: The Case for DRI in Mountains (working title)
Vacancy
Hybrid
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Knowledge Resources Manager

The Oscar M. Lopez Center is seeking a Knowledge Resources Manager who will lead the strategic management of the Center’s knowledge assets and intellectual property effectively
Vacancy
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Knowledge and Learning Manager - Global Emergency Response Team - US, UK, NL

The Knowledge and Learning Manager is a member of the Global Emergency Response team (GRT), and is responsible for the development and implementation of an emergency response learning and knowledge management system and approach for the ERT.
Vacancy
Geneva, Switzerland
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Administrative Officer, P-4, Geneva

The position is part of the Administrative Management Unit, in the Resource Planning and Management Section of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Vacancy
Nairobi, Kenya
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Administrative Assistant, G6, Nairobi

This position is located in the Regional Office for Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Administrative Officer.
Vacancy
Bangkok
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Program Coordinator: Program Support Services

The Program Coordinator: Program Support Services will coordinate project activities with country program teams, local partners, consultants, and others concerned under the projects being implemented.
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