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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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Interview
Julien Calas
Educating for the future: A teacher’s journey to hands-on climate change education
Julien Calas, a teacher of French, was interviewed by PreventionWeb to find out how his work is educating pupils about climate change and giving them the confidence to take on today's challenges.
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Train and learn

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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.

Latest vacancies

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Paris
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Terms of Reference for Internship contract (SC/DRR)
The intern will gain firsthand experience of UNESCO’s decision-making processes and project implementation, both internally and in collaboration with external partners.
Vacancy
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Request for Quotation: Case studies on Early Warning Systems in France and the Netherlands
The GSMA Mobile for Humanitarian Innovation (M4H) programme envisions an inclusive digital humanitarian future, where mobile and digital solutions can offer affected populations improved access to mobile-enabled services for preparedness.
Vacancy
Paris, France
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Internship with UNESCO's DRR Unit
This internship aims to support the work of the UNESCO’s Disaster Risk Reduction Unit and contribute to the development, implementation, and administration of the Unit’s initiatives and projects.
Vacancy
Onsite, Paris
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Risk management Intern
UNESCO Disaster Risk Reduction Unit is recruiting an intern to support the work of the UNESCO's Disaster Risk Reduction Unit and contribute to the development, implementation, and administration of the Unit's initiatives and projects.
Vacancy
Paris
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Establishment of Digital Innovation Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
To address certains barriers and foster a market for DRR and CCA, the idea is to develop a comprehensive digital innovation hub consisting of three platforms with several key components.
Vacancy
Paris
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Consultant - Global Task Force for Built Environment (GTFBE)
UNESCO is establishing a Global Task Force for Built Environment (GTFBE) to facilitate stakeholders' multi-sectoral collaboration and share outcomes of a global mapping exercise of best practices and coordinating issues.
Vacancy
Paris, France
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Internship - Natural Sciences - Disaster Risk Reduction Unit
Support the work of UNESCO’s Disaster Risk Reduction Unit and contribute to the development, implementation, and administration of the Unit’s initiatives and projects.
Vacancy
Paris, France
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Project Assistant – Communication – UNESCO, Paris
Disaster Risk Reduction unit in Natural Science sector of UNESCO (SC/DRR) is seeking a talented Project Assistant to join their team.
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