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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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Roxas City
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Project coordinator: Bridge project

The Project Coordinator for the Bridging relief and recovery towards resilience building in disaster affected areas in Panay (BRIDGE Project Panay) works with the Philippine Program Country Director in taking the lead in project coordination and m

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Program coordinator: Regional center for Asia

The program coordinator works with the director for Regional Center of Asia (RCA) in strengthening programs and mobilizing resources.

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City of Cebu
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Disability and disaster program officer

Reference Number: PH75

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Kiangan
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Disaster management and planning officer

Reference number: PH58

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Manila
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Disaster risk management specialist (Re-advertisement)

Reference # ADB-HR-14-0052

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Aklan province
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Disaster response officer (Philippines)

Work on the implementation of an early warning system that will give residents in Aklan province more time to reach safer ground and secure their property before a flood hits.

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Disaster risk reduction officer (Philippines)

Help establish a resource centre that will enable academics, community members, government and the agriculture sector to better understand and plan for natural disasters and climate change.

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6 open EU Aid Volunteer positions in the field of IT, policy analysis, flood risk modelling, and more

Technical project management adviser in Philippines (9 months) –VSO
Deadline: 8 October

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