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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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Michigan
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Postdoctoral fellow: Wildland fire and human health
University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to investigate human health, health equity, and environmental justice aspects of wildland fire.
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New York
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UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program: Program Management Officer (P2)
Through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), the United States sponsors qualified U.S. citizens for employment in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program.
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New York, United States
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Programme Management Officer, P4, New York (Temporary Job Opening)
This temporary position is for a period of 364 days and is located in UNDRR’s New York Liaison Office. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Office.
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Burlington,VT - Arlington, VA or remote
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Disaster risk finance associate (Remote, US-based)
Provides technical support and leadership to disaster risk finance and climate resilience projects, leading and supporting new business development, providing internal and external technical leadership, and managing relevant projects.
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Pristina, Kosovo
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Chief of party for climate smart initiative activity
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for Chief of Party on an anticipated USAID-funded Climate Smart Initiative in Kosovo.
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Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Capacity Building and Adult Education Specialist for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Capacity Building and Adult Education Specialist will monitor, develop, and manage capacity-building approaches for stakeholders and across activities. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
Vacancy
Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Procurement and Finance Specialist for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Procurement and Finance Specialist coordinates financial accounting, compliance, and administrative systems, ensuring compliant subcontract management. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
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Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Operations Assistant for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Operations Assistant provides general administrative and logistical support to the project team using sound financial accounting, compliance, and systems that ensure compliant subcontract management. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
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