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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!

Videos on Careers in Resilience

Can we design buildings to withstand tsunamis? In the lab, engineers are proving that we can.
Can ancient fire knowledge help stop today’s wildfires? In Western Australia, Braedan “Beyo” Taylor and the Karajarri Indigenous Rangers are proving that it can.
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Latest interviews

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Train and learn

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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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Vacancy
Manila
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Capacity Building Specialist (Public Health) – Philippines
Under the overall guidance of the Unit Head, the Capacity Building Expert will serve as ADPC’s technical capacity-strengthening and coordination focal point for LEARN activities in the Philippines.
Vacancy
Suva, Fiji
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Administrative Assistant, G6, Suva
This position is located in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, specifically in the Sub-regional Office for the Pacific in Suva. The position reports to the Head of the Sub-regional Office.
Vacancy
New Delhi, India
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Programme Associate - Energy Sector
CDRI seeks a Programme Associate, Energy to provide hands-on technical and coordination support for the Energy Sector Programme across country projects, research pilots, and partner engagement.