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

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Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hospital Risk Management Specialist
The primary purpose of the assignment is to support and provide technical assistance in the implementation of hospital preparedness activities under PEER and SERB programs.
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Dhaka, Bangladesh
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National Expert, Climate Resilience - Bangladesh
ADPC will procure the services of an experienced National Expert on Climate Resilience – Bangladesh who provides technical advisory and support to ensure implementation and achievement of the project objectives for the ADPC’s country office.
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Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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Urban Planner

Background

The Rajshahi Development Authority (RDA) under the Ministry of Housing and Public Works of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has contracted a joint venture consisting of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (

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Dhaka
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Livestock Specialist

About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

ADPC is an autonomous intergovernmental organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, dev

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Dhaka
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National Capacity Needs Assessment Consultant

About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

ADPC is an autonomous international organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, develop

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Bangladesh
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Climate Public Finance Management Specialist

About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

ADPC is an intergovernmental regional organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, devel

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Dhaka
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Gender Consultant

About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

ADPC is an autonomous international organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, develop

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Dhaka
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Gender Consultant- Bangladesh

About Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

ADPC is an autonomous international organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, develop

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