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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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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) - Purchase of Search and Rescue training equipment for Sustainable National Anticipatory Action through Preparedness (SNAP) in Bhutan

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is seeking quotations from registered vendors in Bhutan and Thailand only for the supply of Search and Rescue Training Equipment and Supplies to support capacity building and training activities.
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Thimphu
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Disaster risk management consultant

This consultancy assignment's primary objective is to provide technical and operational support implementation of the program outputs under the SNAP program in Bhutan.
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Thimphu
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Project officer Consultant

Geoneon is seeking a proactive and skilled project officer to join our joined the implementation of an innovative project for disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Bhutan.
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Thimphu, Bhutan
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Disaster Risk Management Consultant – Bhutan

The main goal of this consultancy assignment is to conduct a landscape study and identify training needs on Anticipatory Action in Bhutan.
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Bhutan
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Individual contractor - GIS expert in Bhutan

The individual contractor will be responsible to carry out the following duties and tasks under the overall project framework “Strengthening capacities in the use of geospatial information for improved resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa”.
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Thimphu; Phuntsholing; Gelephu; Samdrup Jongkhar
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Consultant: Disaster Risk Management Project in Bhutan

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Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is the UN agency specialized in the postal sector, with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne, is the second oldest international organization worldwide.

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Consultants to prepare Disaster Risk Management Country Status reports for Bhutan, Bangladesh,Vietnam

Consultants assignment:

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Kathmandu (Nepal) with frequent travel to Bhutan
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DIPECHO Bhutan project manager / DRR ECHO advisor

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