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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.

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Home-based with travel to Montego Bay
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Consultant: Regional DIPECHO workshop 2014

Reference number: ISDR/C/23/2014

United Nations Core Values: Integrity ● Professionalism ● Respect for diversity

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Consultant: National consultants to update/prepare a country document for DRR in different Caribbean countries (Extended-previous closing date: 26 Feb 2014)

Reference number: ISDR/C/05/14

United Nations Core Values: Integrity ● Professionalism ● Respect for diversity

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Vacancy
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Assessment of the impact of floods and landslides on the Jamaican transportation infrastructure

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Vacancy
Kingston and St. Andrew
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Field officer - Improving climate change resilience of caribbean communities project

Purpose:

• The Field Officer will be responsible for supporting the Project Officer in the implementation and reporting on activities of the project.

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Kingston
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Project accountant - Climate change adaptation and DRR project

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Consultancy -- targeting methodology for Caribbean communities (tool development & training)

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Project manager - GOJ/EU/UNEP climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction project

The project objective is to increase resilience and reduce risks associated with natural hazards in vulnerable areas and to contribute to the sustainable development of Jamaica.

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Project manager DIPECHO VII

Each year, the hurricane season rips through the Caribbean. Some years are more destructive than others, but here at Oxfam we’re always on hand to offer relief and support to those who need it most.

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