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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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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.

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Panama City, Panama
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Senior Programme Management Officer, P5, Panama City
This position is located in the UNDRR Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, Panama. The Chief of the Regional Office will report to the Director of UNDRR.
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Panama, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Peru
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Regional Construction and WASH Adviser
The LAC Regional Construction and WASH Adviser will be expected to implement the Construction Policy and Procedure, as per the workplan under the Global Construction Quality Framework.
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Panama, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua or Peru
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Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Environmental Mainstreaming Adviser
Lead the development of SC’s disaster risk reduction (DRR) portfolio in LAC, ensuring the application of the most innovative approaches to child-centred DRR and anticipatory action. Develop resource mobilisation and new business development opportunities.
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Panama City
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Research and partnership assistant

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Within the European Commission’s Disaster Preparedness Programme (DIPECHO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) working in collaboration and coordination with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarians Affair

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Panama City
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Intern - Disasters and Conflicts Programme

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Panama
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15244 RSC 2018 - Research and Partnership Assistant (2nd Call)

UNDP requires a service Consultant to be responsible for supporting the Project Coordinator in the successful project implementation and coordination with partners, organization of regional activities, and systematization of project lessons.

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Panama City
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Interoperability Manual Consultant (15431 RSC 2019)

This consultantcy involves developing an interoperability handbook together with CDEMA and OCHA counterparts that enables diverse actors to understand how CDEMA and OCHA operate.

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Panama City
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Technical Expert for Information and Data Management (15430 RSC 2019)

The Technical Expert for Information and Data Management will work closely with relevant experts to ensure that the information and data management DIPECHO project objectives are fully met.

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