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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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Legal Consultant

Under the supervision of the Legal Counsel of the African Risk Capacity Specialized Agency of the African Union (ARC Agency), the Legal Consultant will:

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GIS and Data Specialist

Background

Since its creation in 2012, the ARC Agency has been working towards establishing and mainstreaming its operational procedures and in-country work programme with ARC Member States.

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Johannesburg
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Business Support Assistant

Background

African Risk Capacity (ARC) is a Specialised Agency of the African Union .

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Johannesburg
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Senior Legal Counsel and Board Secretary

Background

African Risk Capacity (ARC) is a Specialised Agency of the African Union.

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Johannesburg
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Communications Officer

Background

The African Risk Capacity Specialised Agency of the African Union provides African sovereigns with capacity building services for early warning, contingency planning and risk finance.

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Johannesburg
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Deputy Director of Research and Development

Background

African Risk Capacity (ARC) is a Specialised Agency of the African Union.

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Johannesburg
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Lead Economist

Background

The African Risk Capacity was established as a Specialized Agency of the African Union (AU) in November 2012 to help Member States improve their capacities to better plan, prepare and respond to extreme weather events and disa

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Johannesburg
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Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Introduction

Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant

Org. Unit: ARC/Monitoring and Evaluation

Contract Type: M&E Consultant

Duration: 11 months

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