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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.

Latest vacancies

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Closing date
STC-Specialist-Fund Operations, Risk Management & Oversight
CDRI established a multi-donor trust fund, the Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), in November 2022, hosted by the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (UN MPTFO) for a period of five years.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Technical Coordinator (Thailand based)
The Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
Vacancy
Brussels
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Programme Management Intern: Disaster Risk Reduction Financing & Risk Knowledge
The intern will support the team in the administration and further development of work supporting the UNDRR Strategic Framework’s (2026-2030) catalytic areas on risk knowledge and financing for risk reduction.
Vacancy
Niger, Niamey
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Grant for a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Development of an INFORM-Based Risk Data Platform and Local Risk Mapping for Niger
UNDRR is pleased to invite non-profit-making organizations to submit grant proposals that focus on the following project: Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and  Development of an INFORM-Based Risk Data Platform and Local Risk Mapping for Niger
Vacancy
Dubai, Singapore, Latin America
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Regional Sales Managers – Early Warning Systems (Middle East, Asia-Pacific & Latin America)
Intersec is hiring five Regional Sales Managers across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to drive the deployment of early warning and public alerting solutions in the world's most disaster-exposed regions.
Vacancy
Odisha
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State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
The consultant will support the State Project Manager in coordinating and facilitating the implementation of INSPIRE Programme activities in Odisha.
Vacancy
Odisha
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State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
This program aims to enhance institutional systems for disaster preparedness and climate action at the national and state levels, while contributing to regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.
Vacancy
Kathmandu
Closing date
Deputy Director General (DDG)
The Deputy Director General (DDG) is a member of ICIMOD's Directorate and a senior management role supporting ICIMOD to deliver sustained results and measurable impact across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, in line with the vision and mission of Strategy 2030.
Vacancy
Closing date
Calls for Proposals: Towards evidence-based decision making and risk investment for disaster risk reduction and early warning in Eastern Africa
A grant to upgrade the Kenya national risk profile using the probabilistic approach and conduct DRR integrated fiscal risk analysis and recommendations.
Vacancy
Panama City
Closing date
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2, Panama City
This project position reports to the Economic Affairs Officer under the overall authority of the Deputy and Chief of the Regional Office for Americas and the Caribbean in Panama.
Vacancy
Closing date
RFP-Ghana Resilient Infrastructure Strategy-180526
Hiring a consultancy firm to support the development of the National Strategy for Resilient Infrastructure in Ghana
Vacancy
Kathmandu
Closing date
Air Quality Analyst - Data and Modelling
This role supports the analysis and integration of diverse air quality (AQ) datasets, contributing to the operationalisation and enhancement of AQ dashboards, and supporting the generation of evidence to inform policy
Vacancy
Home Based
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International Consultant - Climate-Resilient Standard Expert
The qualified International Consultant will deliver high-quality technical inputs to support the development and refinement of climate-resilient livestock standards, while facilitating coordination and stakeholder engagement
Vacancy
Odisha
Closing date
Consultant for Project Support: INSPIRE India
The program aims to enhance institutional systems for disaster preparedness and climate action at the national and state levels, while contributing to regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.
Vacancy
Incheon City
Closing date
Programme Management Officer, P3, Incheon City
The position is within the Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity Development Branch, and in particular it is located in the Global Education Training Institute (GETI) in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Vacancy
Home-Based
Closing date
Training curriculum developer consultant
The Training Curriculum Developer Consultant will support Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Academy in the design, development, and enhancement of competency-based training curricula and learning materials aligned with the ADPC Training Calendar 2026.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Knowledge Management Specialist (Consultant)
The primary purpose of this assignment is to support the PCA Department program teams in developing and implementing Knowledge Management (KM) strategies that enable the programs to capture, share, and utilize the collective knowledge.
Vacancy
Sydney, New York and Toronto
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Advisor or Trustee at DADO, Australia, Canada and the United States (Remote)
DADO seeks an experienced professional for the role of Advisor or Trustee. The person will have an in-depth understanding of establishing charitable sector and has ambitious to progress independently to the sector in Australia, Canada, the US and beyond.
Vacancy
Home-Based
Closing date
Impact Visualization Interface Developer (Consultant)
The Impact Visualization Interface Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and deploying a user‑friendly, high‑performance, and secure web‑based geospatial system that transforms complex hazard, exposure.
Vacancy
Closing date
RFQ- Provision of PRINCE2® foundation training and managing successful programmes (MSP®) introduction
CDRI seeks quotations from qualified and accredited training providers to deliver PRINCE2® Foundation training, an introduction to Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®), and a tailored contextualisation session for CDRI Secretariat delivery personnel.
Vacancy
Colombo
Closing date
National Consultant – Development of Localization Model (Sri Lanka)
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the development and documentation of a country (i.e., SLPP)-specific Localization Model, capturing how localization has been defined, operationalized, and institutionalized through the partnership.
Vacancy
Amsterdam
Closing date
Fundraising volunteer/intern at DADO in Europe (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countrie
Vacancy
Closing date
Fundraising volunteer/intern at DADO in the United Kingdom (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Vacancy
Closing date
Fundraising volunteer/intern at DADO in the United States (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Vacancy
Remote location
Closing date
Fundraising Volunteer at DADO in New Zealand (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Vacancy
Closing date
Fundraising Volunteer at DADO in Australia (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Vacancy
Closing date
Fundraising Volunteer at DADO in Canada (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist (Consultant)
ADPC seeks a qualified candidate to design and implement the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, ensuring systematic tracking of progress and compliance with GCF reporting requirements.
Vacancy
Remote location
Closing date
Request for Expression of Interest - Instrumentation Specialist
RIMES is recruiting an Instrumentation Specialist who is responsible for support through the assessment of the design, deployment, calibration, and integration of environmental monitoring systems across RIMES programs.
Vacancy
Closing date
Remote Sensing Data Analyst
The objective of this assignment is to conduct regional land cover change analysis and validation for 11 countries in the ASEAN region, participate on land cover change assessment in Myanmar and associated impact by mining activities.
Vacancy
Gujarat
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State consultant in Gujarat: INSPIRE India
The State Consultant in Gujarat will be responsible for coordinating and implementing state-level activities under the INSPIRE India program.
Vacancy
Suva, Fiji
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Associate Programme Management Officer, NOB - Suva, Fiji
This project position is based in the UNDRR Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji, and reports directly to the Head of the Pacific Subregional Office, under the overall authority of the Chief of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
Vacancy
Colombo
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National Consultant – Development of Localization Model – Sri Lanka
The consultancy will focus on documentation, analytical synthesis, and conceptual modeling based on existing experience and stakeholder reflection, rather than conducting an institutional assessment.
Vacancy
Kathmandu
Closing date
National Consultant – Development of Localization Model (Nepal)
ADPC is implementing Phase 3 of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP), a multi-stakeholder localization model launched in 2016 in response to the World Humanitarian Summit’s call to shift power to local actors in disaster preparedness and response.
Vacancy
Vientiane
Closing date
National consultant – Development of localization model (Vientiane, Lao PDR)
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the development and documentation of a country (i.e., LDPP)-specific Localization Model, capturing how localization has been defined, operationalized, and institutionalized through the partnership.
Vacancy
New York, United States of America
Closing date
Chief of Section, P-5, New York Liaison Office
The position is responsible for the UNDRR New York Liaison Office and reports to the Chief of Intergovernmental Processes, Interagency Cooperation and Partnerships Branch, who is based in Geneva.
Vacancy
Manila
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National Consultant – Development of Localization Model (Manila, Philippines)
ADPC is seeking a Manila-based national consultant to develop and document a localization model for disaster preparedness and climate resilience in the Philippines.
Vacancy
Phnom Penh
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National consultant – Development of localization model (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)
The consultancy will focus on documentation, analytical synthesis, and conceptual modeling based on existing experience and stakeholder reflection, rather than conducting an institutional assessment.
Vacancy
New Delhi
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Program Manager - India
To support the effective implementation, coordination, and expansion of these initiatives, ADPC is seeking a Program Manager based in New Delhi, India.
Vacancy
Remote
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Two internships in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation
PPI seeks to offer detailed, specialized expertise in the field of disaster management to design practical and detailed strategies for resilience.
Vacancy
Closing date
Grant support for Strengthening Early Warning and Early Action System for Meteorological, Hydrological, and Climate Extremes in Lao PDR 2025–2029
UNDRR invites non-profit organisations to submit proposals for grant support for Strengthening Early Warning and Early Action System for Meteorological, Hydrological, and Climate Extremes in Lao PDR 2025–2029.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Communications and outreach officer
The Communications Officer is expected to work on all of the communications and outreach activities of ADPC. In addition, the Communication Officer supports and works with all the Departments of APDC.
Vacancy
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Closing date
Bangladesh Preparedness Partnership Coordinator (Consultant)
ADPC seeks to recruit a BPP coordinator at the district level in Cox’s Bazar in providing technical, operational and administrative support on operationalizing the SOD 2019 and fully functioning the District Disaster Management Information Center (DMIC).
Vacancy
Closing date
Request for Proposal: Hiring of an International Audit Firm
CDRI seeks an independent external auditor for three consecutive financial years to provide assurance to the Executive Committee and the Finance & Audit Committee.
Vacancy
Colombo
Closing date
Institutional Sustainability Advisor
To further the institutionalization and sustainability of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership beyond the Asian Preparedness Partnership's project support, ADPC seeks a Sustainability Advisor Consultant.
Vacancy
Kathmandu
Closing date
Local Sustainability Advisor Consultant (Kathmandu, Nepal)
ADPC is implementing Phase 3 of the Asian Preparedness Partnership (APP), a multi-stakeholder localization model launched in 2016 in response to the World Humanitarian Summit’s call to shift power to local actors in disaster preparedness and response.
Vacancy
Closing date
RFP: Early Stage Impact Assessment - CDRI SWP 23-26
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is hiring an External International Agency to undertake Early-Stage Impact Assessment of CDRI’s Strategic Work Plan (SWP) 2023-26.
Vacancy
Remote location, Home Based
Closing date
Internship with the Global Center for Environment and Disaster Management
The Global Centre For Environment and Disaster Management (GCEDM) is inviting candidates to apply for an internship
Vacancy
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing date
Regional Disaster Data Expert, UNV, Nairobi
The UNV Disaster Data Expert will, among others, support countries in data ecosystem maturity and data readiness and quality self-assessment to understand context-specific needs and best-suited approaches and solutions.
Vacancy
Cairo, Egypt
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Regional Disaster Data Expert, UNV, Cairo
The position is based in Cairo as part of the UNDRR Regional Office for Arab States.