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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 diplomacy delegate

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Program manager (Pacific)

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Position based in Suva, work across the region
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Disability advisor – disaster management (volunteer)

Fiji Red Cross have identified a need to integrate disability more effectively into disaster management.

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Based in Suva, travel across the region expected
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Gender advisor – disaster management (volunteer)

Fiji Red Cross have identified a need to integrate gender more effectively into disaster management. The Gender Adviser will work across a number of programs on this integration and will be a regional resource for gender and disaster management.

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Pacific States including Micronesia
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Disaster management officer (volunteer)

The position will work alongside the Disaster Management (DM) Officer under the supervision of the Executive Director or Secretary General in the National Society where they are working.

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May involve travel across the North Pacific Region
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Program officer – disaster management (volunteer)

Disaster Management (DM) is one of the core activities of the Fiji Red Cross’s highly recognisable programming. Fiji Red Cross will host the volunteer as she/he works alongside DM staff to plan effective disaster management activities.

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Suva
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Programme specialist (disaster risk reduction and recovery)

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Programme specialist: disaster risk management

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