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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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Expressions of interest : Hydrology study and flood risk reduction – Infrastructure rehabilitation project

The Ministry of Communications and Works is inviting interested eligible consulting firms to submit Expressions of Interest to provide consultancy services for Hydrology Study and Flood Risk Reduction – Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project.

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Anguilla
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Disaster risk reduction programme coordinator, overseas branches

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Worldwide
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Consultant for disaster and evacuation plan

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The post will be based in Barbados with travel in the region.
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Project coordinator for the overseas countries and territories’ regional risk reduction initiative (OCTs R3I)

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The post will be based in Barbados with travel in the region.
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Project officer for the overseas countries and territories’ regional risk reduction initiative (OCTs R3I)

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Road Town
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Technical planning officer

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Road Town, Tortola
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Information training manager

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites qualified and professional applicants to apply. Public Service Comission of the British Virgin Islands, Department of Disaster Management.

Main responsibilities include:

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