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

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Consultant - Research on a multi-hazard school safety programming in ASEAN: its impacts on girls’ access to education

Background

ASEAN Safe Schools Initiative (ASSI) was established and endorsed by the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) in January 2013 to promote Disaster Risk Reduction in Education sector across ASEAN countries.

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Indonesia, Vanuatu, Myanmar
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Consultancy: Learning from Coalition-Building in Coastal Cities

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) in collaboration with the American Red Cross is looking for consultancy services to capture learning and innovative aspects about "The Coalition Building in Coastal Cities Project".

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Yogyakarta
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Project and Partnership Development Manager

  • Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Duration: 1 year fixed term contract with possible extension
  • Vacancy: Regional position
  • Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience
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Consultant for Monitoring-Evaluation and Reporting

1. Background

Indonesia is very prone to disaster.

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Consultant to develop curriculum, modules and materials for Disaster Resilient Village

Background

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is supporting the Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority, BNPB, in enhancing the capacity of its training center, the INA-DRTG (Indonesian Disaster Relief Training Groun

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Consultant to develop curriculum, modules and materials for Disaster Risk Assessment

Background

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is supporting the Indonesian National Disaster Management Authority, BNPB, in enhancing the capacity of its training center, the INA-DRTG (Indonesian Disaster Relief Training Groun

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Bogor, with potential frequent traveling to project sites
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Coordinator of Policy, Advocacy and Communication

Wetlands International Indonesia is recruiting a Coordinator of Policy, Advocacy and Communications to support the sustainable use of wetlands in Indonesia at site, sub-national, national and international level.

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Sentul, Bogo City, Indonesia
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Administrative and finance officer

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986, is a regional non-profit foundation with headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development, through implementing progra

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