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 across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.
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Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

Latest vacancies

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Bangkok
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Consultant (regional expert - HFA implementation)

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Geneva
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Programme officer, L-4

The position is located in the United Nations, secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR), in Geneva, Switzerland under the overall guidance of and reporting to the Senior Programme Officer for Policy Development.

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Geneva
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Internship vacancy with UN/ISDR

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Geneva
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Consultancy vacancy with UN/ISDR

The position is located in the Secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) in Geneva, Switzerland under the overall guidance of the Director.

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Associate programme officer, L-2

The position is located in the secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR), in Geneva, Switzerland under the overall guidance of and reporting to the Coordinator for the Global Report on Disaster Risk Reduction.

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Geneva
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Programme officer, L-3

Facilitate the development of the ‘Global Network of NGOs for Disaster Risk Reduction’, liaise with the Chairman and the Steering Group of the Global Network and provide backstopping of activities as required.

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Panama City
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Programme officer, L-3 (public awareness and communications)

The position is located in the secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR), in Panama City, Panama under the overall guidance of the Director and in coordination with the Regional Coordinator for the Americas and the

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Geneva
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Special assistant to the director, L-3

The position is located in the secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR), in Geneva, Switzerland under the overall guidance of the Director.

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