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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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Advisor: Adapting to Climate Change and Sustainable Energy with focus on Social Science, GIZ

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Sustainable livelihoods have a high priority for Pacific Island communities and governments alike.

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Research Partner, Comparative Review of The Pillowcase Project, GDPC

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC), a joint venture of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and American Red Cross, works with the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RC/RC) network in development and del

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Luganville
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Disaster Risk Reduction Mentor

Background: The Anglican Church of Melanesia in Vanuatu and its partner Anglican agencies

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Lecturer: Humanitarian & Community Studies

This position will provide oversight and delivery of the Bachelor of Humanitarian & Community Studies (BHCS) course.

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Casuarina Campus, Darwin, Northern Territory
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Emergency & Disaster Management

This position will provide academic support to the Master of Emergency and Disaster Management course, and where applicable will support the delivery of the Bachelor of Humanitarian & Community Studies.

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Guadalcanal and Central provinces
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Consultancy: Socio-cultural Study

French Red Cross is looking for a consultant to carry out a Socio-cultural study in 9 rural communities (6 in Guadalcanal and 3 in Savo Island).

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Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor for Micro Enterprises - Fiji (voluntary)

The Fiji Council of Social Services' Microfinance Unit implements four key programs for disadvantaged communities: financial literacy training, business skills training, a savings scheme, and small business loans.

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Socio Economist - Vulnerability Assessment

Antea Group will conduct a climate risk, vulnerability and needs assessment in Papua New Guinea.

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