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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.

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!

Latest interviews

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Maselina leads advocacy campaigns with the Deaf Association of Samoa engaging stakeholders such as the Samoa Meteorological Office, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the National Disaster Management Office.

Train and learn

Graduates of the university, by graduates, passing hats to the sky.
Academic programmes
Academic programmes across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.
Serious African female boss of bosses of bosses teach various board staff, explain project plan documents at group meetings, focused black female mentor training teams at company meetings
Scheduled training
Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

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Regional; Samoa; Tonga; Tuvalu
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Objective and Purpose of the Assignment

The Pacific Disaster Resilience Program will improve the resilience (including financial preparedness) of the Pacific Region to disasters triggered by natural hazards.

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Field of activity:

Sustainable livelihoods have a high priority for Pacific Island communities and governments alike.

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Apia, Samoa
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A. Background Information on SPREP

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Apia
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Strengtheneing Multi-Sectoral Management Approach to Critical Landscapes (SMSMCL)

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Apia
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Strengtheneing Multi-Sectoral Management Approach to Critical Landscapes (SMSMCL)

Position Information

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Apia Urban Area
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Background

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Funded by GEF/LDCF Resources
Implementing Agency of GEF UNDP
GEF Focal Point and Lead Implementing Agency Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment

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To be disused with interested candidate. Potential programme/ project related working areas include:

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