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.

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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Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

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Two PhD Scholarships are available through the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Australia, for a research program in realising

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The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is an operating division of the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC).

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The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is an operating division of the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC).

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Melbourne
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Full-time, 3-year fixed-term position

Salary

$90,112-$107,010 

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Goroka
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Fixed term, Full time – 3 months

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Goroka, Papua New Guinea

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Fiji
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Pacific Resilience and Gender Adviser

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Fixed term - 12 months

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Multiple Locations - Vanuatu (Port Vila) / Fiji (Suva) / Australia (Canberra)

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To help inform Disaster Risk Reduction and Education in Emergencies programming in Fiji, regionally and globally.

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Suva
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a global humanitarian organization, which coordinates and directs international assistance following natural and human-made disasters in non-conflict situations.

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