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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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.

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Vacancy

Niger, Niamey

Closing date

30 Jun 2026

Grant for a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Development of an INFORM-Based Risk Data Platform and Local Risk Mapping for Niger

UNDRR is pleased to invite non-profit-making organizations to submit grant proposals that focus on the following project: Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Development of an INFORM-Based Risk Data Platform and Local Risk Mapping for Niger

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Niamey, Niger

Closing date

14 Jan 2025

Programme Management Officer (Temporary), NO-C, Niamey

This temporary position is located in Niamey, Niger. The Programme Officer works under the direct supervision of the UNDRR Early Warning and Risk Knowledge Coordinator based in the UNDRR Regional Office for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Niger

Closing date

31 Aug 2021

Readvertisement - Individual International Consultant for Child-centred Risk and Impact Analysis for peaceful and resilient development in Niger

The consultant will deliver a Child-centered Risk analysis and Impact Analysis (CRIA) for Niger.

Vacancy

Niger

Closing date

12 May 2021

4 Consultants Nationaux en charge de l’analyse des risques et des impacts centrés sur l'enfant pour un développement pacifique et résilient

CONTEXTE ET JUSTIFICATION :

Partout dans le monde, les crises se multiplient et se complexifient ; elles durent plus longtemps et touchent davantage d’enfants que jamais auparavant.

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Closing date

12 May 2021

Individual International Consultant for Child-centered Risk and Impact Analysis for peaceful and resilient development in Niger