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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Vacancy

Port-Vila, Vanuatu

Closing date

22 Dec 2021

Individual contractor - GIS expert

Τhe individual contractor will be responsible to carry out the following duties and tasks under the overall project framework “Strengthening capacities in the use of geospatial information for improved resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa"

Vacancy

Vanuatu

Closing date

20 Sep 2019

Gender baseline research for Vanuatu

The purpose of this research is to gain a greater sense of the gender work in Vanuatu, from the overall national initiatives to individual country project teams’ level.

Vacancy

Indonesia, Vanuatu, Myanmar

Closing date

18 Jan 2019

Consultancy: Learning from Coalition-Building in Coastal Cities

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) in collaboration with the American Red Cross is looking for consultancy services to capture learning and innovative aspects about "The Coalition Building in Coastal Cities Project".

Vacancy

Fiji

Closing date

24 Oct 2016

Pacific Resilience and Gender Adviser

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Pacific Resilience and Gender Adviser

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Fixed term - 12 months

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Multiple Locations - Vanuatu (Port Vila) / Fiji (Suva) / Australia (Canberra)

Vacancy

Closing date

21 Jan 2016

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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Luganville

Closing date

30 Oct 2015

Disaster Risk Reduction Mentor

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

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Whitesands area, Tanna Island,

Closing date

12 May 2014

Disaster management education officer (Vanuatu)

Work with a primary school in the Whitesands area of Vanuatu to develop community awareness materials that will increase local disaster preparedness.

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Port Vila

Closing date

03 Mar 2013

Disaster management facilitator

The impacts of climate change are rapidly becoming evident in Vanuatu. You can help the customs department develop procedures for responding to natural disasters, climate change refugees and changes to bio-security.