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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 across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.
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Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

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Humanitarian and disaster risk management - programme officer

Oxfam Hong Kong (OHK) is a member of the international confederation Oxfam and an independent development and relief agency based in Hong Kong. Oxfam is looking for talented, high calibre staff to join our anti-poverty work.

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Beijing
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Regional development delegate

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Chengdu
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Community resilience programme manager

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Home-based with inclusive local travel in Beijing
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Consultant for China Climate Change Partnership Framework

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Beijing
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Senior environmental specialist/Senior social development specialist

Safeguards coordination work in China

The successful candidate will be spending her/his time as “Safeguards Focal Person in Beijing Office” and responsible for the following tasks:

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Bejing
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Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) science officer

Description: To provide programme support for the IRDR International Programme Office and the IRDR Scientific Committee.

Key duties and responsibilities:

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Beijing with frequent travels to Xi'an
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Disaster risk management (DRM) manager - China

Plan has been working in China since 1995 with current operations focused in rural communities across Shaanxi Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and other rural locations across China.

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Beijing
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Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) administrative officer

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To provide all necessary administrative support for the IRDR International Programme Office and the IRDR Scientific Committee. Key duties and responsibilities

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