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.

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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Communication products for implementing climate and disaster resilient
development in the Pacific in relation to water security, food security and integrated coastal
management.

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Suva
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Work with the United Nations to raise awareness among the private sector in the Pacific - one of the most hazard-prone regions in the world - about the importance of disaster risk reduction.

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Suva and in the field
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SPC is looking for a consultant to lead the final evaluation of the project “Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories”.

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Suva
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Under the supervision of the Pacific Solution Exchange Community Facilitator, the Research Associate will be responsible for providing the Community of Practice with research, documentation and assistance to generate and maintain knowledge product

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Suva
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Key functions include:

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Suva
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The AVID volunteer will support the disaster management coordinator and disaster management staff to plan and organise disaster preparedness and risk reduction activities, including revising standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the disaster ma

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Suva
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Background

SPC invites applications for the position of Adviser, Disaster Risk Management & Climate Change Policy, in the Applied Geoscience and Technology Division located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.

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