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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.

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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.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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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.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Programme Management Officer, P3
This project position is located in the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa in Nairobi. The Programme Management Officer will report to the Programme Management Officer (Early Warning and Risk Knowledge Coordinator).
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Call for Proposal: Strengthening Early Warning and Early Action Systems in Kenya
This call for proposals will contribute to "Strengthening Early Warning and Early Action Systems in Kenya" programme
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Administrative Assistant, G6, Nairobi
This position is located in the Regional Office for Africa, Nairobi, Kenya. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Administrative Officer.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Programme Management Officer (Temporary Job Opening), P3, Nairobi
This temporary position reports to the Programme Management Officer (Risk Knowledge and Early Warning) under the overall authority of the Deputy Chief of the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Associate Programme Management Officer (Temporary Job Opening), NO-B, Nairobi
The Associate Programme Management Officer serves as regional focal point for MCR2030 Regional Coordinating Committee Secretariat, coordinates MCR2030 actions with partners and ensures the visibility of the project.
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Programme Management Officer, Partnerships, P3, Nairobi
This project position is located in the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa in Nairobi and the incumbent will report to the Deputy Chief of Regional Office.
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