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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
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
City of Roses, Bloemfontein
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Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor and Director at Disaster Management Training and Education Center for Africa

Duties and responsibilities

  • Lecture on Disaster Management related subjects for postgraduate and Master’s degree students.
  • Facilitate Disaster Management related subjects for practitioners.
  • Provide study superv
Vacancy
Closing date

Consultant: Development and Conduct of a Governing Board Self-Evaluation

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

Vacancy
Johannesburg, South Africa or Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date

Consultancy: Risk Analyst

Type of Contract: Regular Consultancy
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa/Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Duration: 11 months, with scope for extension

Vacancy
Johannesburg
Closing date

Lead Country Engagement Consultant for East and Southern Africa

Background

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) is a Specialized Agency of the African Union (AU) designed to improve current responses by AU Member States to drought-induced food security emergencies.

Vacancy
Johannesburg
Closing date

Consultancy: Technical Partnership Focal Point

Background

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) 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 an

Vacancy
Johannesburg, South Africa, with first months in Heino, The Netherlands
Closing date

Consultancy: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa, with first months in Heino, The Netherlands

Duration: 4 months, with scope for extension

Vacancy
Johannesburg
Closing date

Consultant: IT Support Specialist

Duration: 6 months, with scope for extension

Vacancy
Johannesburg
Closing date

Consultancy: Gender Advisor

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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