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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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National Consultant – Development of Localization Model (Sri Lanka)
The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the development and documentation of a country (i.e., SLPP)-specific Localization Model, capturing how localization has been defined, operationalized, and institutionalized through the partnership.
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Colombo
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National Consultant – Development of Localization Model – Sri Lanka
The consultancy will focus on documentation, analytical synthesis, and conceptual modeling based on existing experience and stakeholder reflection, rather than conducting an institutional assessment.
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Colombo
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Institutional Sustainability Advisor
To further the institutionalization and sustainability of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership beyond the Asian Preparedness Partnership's project support, ADPC seeks a Sustainability Advisor Consultant.
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Colombo
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GIS & Database Management Expert (National Consultant)
ADPC intends to hire a GIS & Database Management Expert (National Consultant) on a time-based contract related to GIS and Database Management for modernizing the Department of Meteorology (DOM) services and functions.
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Colombo
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Technical Research Assistant (National)
ADPC intends to engage a National Consultant as a Technical Research Coordinator under a time-based lump-sum contract.
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Colombo
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ICT Systems Expert (National)
ADPC intends to hire a National Consultant on a time-based lump-sum contract related to ICT system implementation such as assessment and design of ICT Systems for modernizing DOM’s services and functions.
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Colombo
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Local Coordinator Sri Lanka
The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is an autonomous international organization with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Disaster Risk Management Consultant – Sri Lanka
The main goal of this consultancy assignment is to conduct a landscape study and identify training needs on Anticipatory Action in Sri Lanka.
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