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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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Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

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Firm for Demonstration and Training on the Use of Un-crewed Aircraft System (UAS) Survey and Geological, Geotechnical and Geophysical Investigation for Detailed Study of Landslides for Roads in Nepal

The main objective of the consultancy services is to undertake demonstration and training on the use of UAS based survey and 3D mapping, and to undertake geological, geotechnical and geophysical investigation of the selected landslides.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Resilient Agriculture Specialist (Nepal)

To implement the sectoral activities in the Province and select local levels, an individual consultant will be required to facilitate the whole process of delivery of approved annual workplan.
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Gender Specialist

With the financial support from the World Bank Group, ADPC is implementing a five-year project, titled “Climate Adaptation and Resilience Project for South Asia” (CARE).
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Nepal
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National Expert: Climate Resilience - Nepal

In the above context, ADPC will procure the services of an experienced National Expert on Climate Resilience – Nepal who provides technical advisory and support to ensure implementation and achievement of the project objectives for the ADPC’s country office in Nepal.
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Consulting firm for flood modeling and flood hazard assessment for selected districts in selected River Basins in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan

The main objective of the consultancy services is to conduct flood (hydrological and hydrodynamic) and flash flood modeling and flood hazard assessment for selected provinces/districts in selected River Basins in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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National Expert, Climate Resilience - Nepal

ADPC will procure the services of an experienced National Expert on Climate Resilience – Nepal who provides technical advisory and support to ensure implementation and achievement of the project objectives for the ADPC’s country office in Nepal
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Short-Term Consultant on Climate Public Expenditure Analysis

Closely with the Climate Finance Specialist, a qualified and experienced consultant will be required to support the PPF team in providing technical inputs to analyze climate public expenditures in the country.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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National Expert, Climate Resilience - Nepal

ADPC will procure the services of an experienced National Expert on Climate Resilience – Nepal who provides technical advisory and support to ensure implementation and achievement of the project objectives for the ADPC’s country office in Nepal.
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