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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This assignment is home-based. Travel is expected to one country to pilot the end-to-end simulation package, and potentially to Geneva.
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Consultant, Development of an End-to-End Simulation Exercise Package for Early Warning Systems
The objective of this consultancy is to develop a modular simulation exercise package that helps countries test existing operational plans, procedures and tools related to EWS, and practice tasks that require decision making and coordination.
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Bonn
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Public Information Intern
The intern will work under the supervision of the Website Officer in the Content and Channels team. This internship position is located in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Bonn, Germany.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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RFP: Hiring an Agency for National Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment and Roadmap for the Telecommunication Sector for Bhutan
CDRI, based on the request from the Government of Bhutan, aims to support the strengthening resilience of Bhutan's telecommunication sector.
Vacancy
Bangkok
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Flood Risk Management Expert (Consultant)
The Flood Risk Management Expert (consultant) will assist the project team with the execution of tasks related to assessment and priorities for a regional flood and stormwater management program to inform the dialogue with ECCAS Member States.
Vacancy
Closing date
Drought Financing Consultant
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is developing guidelines and methodologies for creating national investment plans for drought management.
Vacancy
Closing date
Consultancy Opportunity: Synthesis Report on Inclusive EWEA for the “Last Mile”
The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) is seeking a research consultant to develop a report on inclusive early warning and early action (EWEA) for last-mile communities.
Vacancy
Closing date
Call for Proposals: Shaping Resilience: Women's Role in the Private Sector
UNDRR invites non-profit organizations that have developed projects in gender and private sector teams in Honduras, Guatemala or El Salvador to submit grant proposals that focus on the Shaping Resilience: Women's Role in the Private Sector project.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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Expression of Interest: Power Sector Resilience Study in Chile
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) invites an Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible consulting agencies for a study titled “Power Sector Resilience Study in Chile”.
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