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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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Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Knowledge Management Officer for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Knowledge Management Officer will ensure efficient and accurate reporting, learning, strategic knowledge management, and dissemination strategies. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
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Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Climate Services Data and Analytics Advisor for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Climate Services Data and Analytics Advisor will provide cross-cutting technical support for monitoring, development, and management of climate services data and analytics across project tasks and activities. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
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Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Climate Communications Advisor for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Climate Communications Advisor is responsible for the design, management, and expansion of public outreach and project communications functions. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
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Arlington, VA; Burlington, VT; Remote
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Adaptation Capacity and Local Adaptation Advisor for Climate Adaptation Support Activity
The Climate Change Adaptation Capacity and Local Adaptation Advisor will provide leadership and technical expertise on climate change adaptation. The deadline is 31 October 2022.
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Washington
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Scenario Planning Advisor for FEWS NET Strategic Planning and Activity Design (SPADe) Support
Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Scenario Planning Advisor on an anticipated global project based in Washington, D.C.
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Washington
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Research Advisor for FEWS NET Strategic Planning and Activity Design (SPADe) Support
Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Research Advisor on an anticipated global project based in Washington, D.C.
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Washington
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Markets Advisor for FEWS NET Strategic Planning and Activity Design (SPADe) Support
Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Markets Advisor on an anticipated global project based in Washington, D.C.
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Washington
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Knowledge Management Advisor for FEWS NET Strategic Planning and Activity Design (SPADe) Support
Tetra Tech International Development (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Knowledge Management Advisor on an anticipated global project based in Washington, D.C.
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