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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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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.
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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.
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Odisha
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Remote location, Home Based
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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
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New Delhi, India
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Senior Specialist – Biennial Report on Global Infrastructure Resilience
CDRI is looking for an experienced professional for the position of Senior Specialist. The incumbent will lead and ensure the effective accomplishment of activities for the Global Infrastructure Resilience (GIR) Report under Strategic Objective 2.
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