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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On-demand training

Training available at anytime.

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Vacancy

Mozambique, Sofala Province

Closing date

17 Jun 2022

Consultancy service - Technical Team Leader (TTL) for the elaboration of a Spatial Analysis of the Lower Beira Corridor, Mozambique. UN-Habitat

The project intends to rebuild houses, public services, and productive infrastructure resiliently and contribute to rebuilding local livelihoods in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas.

Vacancy

Maputo

Closing date

05 May 2014

Executive director: Technical Centre for Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability and Urban Resilience in Southern Africa (DIMSUR)

The governments of Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique and the Union of Comoros, which show similar vulnerabilities to natural disasters being neighbouring countries, established jointly the Technical Centre for Disaster Risk Management, Sustainability

Vacancy

Ireland (Dublin preferred although alternatives, including working from home may be considered), with frequent field visits

Closing date

05 Dec 2012