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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!

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Latest interviews

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A plague of locusts swarm across the country side near Port Headland in Western Australia.
Interview
Life as a locust officer: safeguarding crops and communities from desert locust
In this interview with PreventionWeb, Ali Babalifashki, Desert Locust Information Officer at the Plant Protection Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, shares insights from the field on managing locust risks and protecting vulnerable communities.
Man outdoors checking weather forecast on his mobile phone
Interview
Dr Susan Joslyn
The influence of uncertainty: How a psychologist is improving disaster decision-making
In this instalment in the Careers in Resilience series, PreventionWeb interviewed Susan, reflecting on her career and exploring what it takes to support better decision-making in the face of uncertainty.
Villagers on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, perform traditional ceremonies in the shadow of Mt Yasur, an active volcano.
Interview
Maëlle Calandra
Uncovering local realities: a spotlight on a disaster anthropologist
Maëlle Calandra, a disaster anthropologist and a research fellow was interviewed by PreventionWeb to find out how disasters on the island of Tongoa and the socio-cultural realities of its people interact in such a hazard-prone area.
Youth from a school trip on a trail in the Karkonosze Mountains, Poland
Interview
Julien Calas
Educating for the future: A teacher’s journey to hands-on climate change education
Julien Calas, a teacher of French, was interviewed by PreventionWeb to find out how his work is educating pupils about climate change and giving them the confidence to take on today's challenges.
Professor Tiziana Rossetto, structural engineer and professor, stands beside a monitor box used in a tsunami simulator
Interview
Tiziana Rossetto
Building for the next disaster: How a structural engineer is strengthening resilience
The frontier of earthquake engineering has shifted towards the provision of resilience. This means design approaches are being developed to help limit loss of function and help restore function rapidly in key infrastructure in the case of an earthquake.
A prescribed burning manager lighting a controlled fire in Califoria, USA
Interview
Guiding the burn: How a prescribed fire program manager builds fire-resilient communities
PreventionWeb spoke with Cordi Craig, Prescribed Fire Program Manager at Placer Resource Conservation District, to learn how her role is helping communities in California build resilience to the ever-growing threat of wildfires.
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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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Dubai, Singapore, Latin America
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Regional Sales Managers – Early Warning Systems (Middle East, Asia-Pacific & Latin America)
Intersec is hiring five Regional Sales Managers across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to drive the deployment of early warning and public alerting solutions in the world's most disaster-exposed regions.
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Odisha
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State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
The consultant will support the State Project Manager in coordinating and facilitating the implementation of INSPIRE Programme activities in Odisha.
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Odisha
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State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
This program aims to enhance institutional systems for disaster preparedness and climate action at the national and state levels, while contributing to regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.
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Kathmandu
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Deputy Director General (DDG)
The Deputy Director General (DDG) is a member of ICIMOD's Directorate and a senior management role supporting ICIMOD to deliver sustained results and measurable impact across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, in line with the vision and mission of Strategy 2030.
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Calls for Proposals: Towards evidence-based decision making and risk investment for disaster risk reduction and early warning in Eastern Africa
A grant to upgrade the Kenya national risk profile using the probabilistic approach and conduct DRR integrated fiscal risk analysis and recommendations.
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Panama City
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Associate Programme Management Officer, P2, Panama City
This project position reports to the Economic Affairs Officer under the overall authority of the Deputy and Chief of the Regional Office for Americas and the Caribbean in Panama.
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RFP-Ghana Resilient Infrastructure Strategy-180526
Hiring a consultancy firm to support the development of the National Strategy for Resilient Infrastructure in Ghana
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Kathmandu
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Air Quality Analyst - Data and Modelling
This role supports the analysis and integration of diverse air quality (AQ) datasets, contributing to the operationalisation and enhancement of AQ dashboards, and supporting the generation of evidence to inform policy
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