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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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Internships and volunteers: UNESCO, Climate change adaptation

The UNESCO Office for the Pacific States based in Apia, Samoa is seeking qualified applicants interested in undertaking preferably a six month internship / volunteer program.

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Technical specialists - climate adaptation program for coastal communities

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Apia
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Climate change adaptation and tourism expert

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Apia
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Climate change adaptation adviser

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Apia
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Pacific adaptation to climate change project (PACC) midterm evaluation consulting team

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Samoa
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Climate change adaptation officer

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1. Assistance to Pacific Futures climate change programme in the identification, development implementation and monitoring of national adaptation programmes

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Apia
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Internship: Pacific adaptation to climate change - project communications coordinator

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The position of Intern encompasses the following major functions or Key Result Areas:
- Coordinate and support all communication activities of the Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project

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Apia
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Project officer: Pacific adaptation to climate change (PO-PACC)

The PO-PACC is responsible to the Director through the Project Manager – Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change Project (PM-PACC) to strengthen PACC’s capacity for implementing relevant projects; and assist with the coordination and implementation o

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