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.

Latest vacancies

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Vacancy
London
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Lecturer (Teaching) in Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management
The main purpose of this post is to provide teaching and assessment in areas related to humanitarian practice and DRR, focusing on humanitarian operations and access, preparedness and risk reduction, and other related themes and skills.
Vacancy
Bangkok, Thailand
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Gender Advisor (Programme Management Officer), P-4, Bangkok
The project position is located in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Bangkok. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Regional Office.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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RFP: Hiring of a Consultant (Individual or Organization) on Institutions and Governance for Resilient Infrastructure Workstream to support the development of the Second Biennial Report on Global Infrastructure Resilience
CDRI aims to onboard a Consultant (Individual or Organization) who will be responsible for the institutions and governance aspects of the Report.
Vacancy
Bangkok
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Climate Finance Specialist
The Risk Governance and Financing (RGF) Department of ADPC aims to support countries in the region to strengthen risk governance systems, strategy, policy and planning, and institutional competency on their resilient development pathways.
Vacancy
Bangkok
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Climate Change Adaptation Officer
This position will contribute to advancing ADPC’s efforts in building climate resilience, integrating adaptation measures into disaster risk management strategies and supporting the development of policies and programs that enhance climate adaptation.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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RFP: Hiring an Organization for the Development of the Second Iteration of the Global Infrastructure Risk Model and Resilience Index (GIRI)
CDRI launched its inaugural Biennial Report on Global Infrastructure Resilience: Capturing the Resilience Dividend in October 2023. The Biennial Report is CDRI's principal vehicle for engaging and focusing the attention of the global audience.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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RFP: Empanelment of Agency(s) to Support Power Sector Resilience Programs and Activities
CDRI seeks to appoint an external agency(s) through a competitive bidding process, to support the CDRI’s Power Sector Infrastructure Resilience Programme.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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RFP for Hiring a Consultancy firm to Develop Airport Preparedness Measures for Climate Risks to Enhance Adaptive Capacity and Infrastructure Resilience
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure seeks a consultancy firm that will develop a series of deliverables related to the Global Study on Disaster Resilience of Airports.
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