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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Disaster Risk Financing Expert Short Term Consultant (STC)

Background

The region of Central Asia is exposed to a wide array of natural hazards, ranging from earthquakes and floods up to mudflows, droughts, avalanches, and extreme weather events.

Vacancy
Addis Ababa
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Program Officer

The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986, is a regional non-profit foundation with headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development, through implementing progra

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Bonn, Germany
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United Nations Youth Volunteer: Digital Media and Content Officer

Organizational Context & Project Description

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce

Vacancy
Bonn, Germany
Closing date
United Nations Volunteer: Digital Media and Content Officer

Organizational Context & Project Description

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce

Vacancy
Bihar
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Disaster Management Intern
  • Division: Preparedness for Response and Recovery (PRR)
  • Program: PROSPER-India
  • Rationale: To support Disaster Management Specialist in Bihar in background research, data collection, analysis and report writing
Vacancy
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila
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Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist

Important Instructions

Close relatives of ADB staff, except spouses of international staff, are not eligible for recruitment and appointment to staff positions.

Vacancy
Panama
Closing date
15244 RSC 2018 - Research and Partnership Assistant (2nd Call)

UNDP requires a service Consultant to be responsible for supporting the Project Coordinator in the successful project implementation and coordination with partners, organization of regional activities, and systematization of project lessons.

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Bangkok
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Gender and Diversity Advisor

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