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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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Östersund
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Doctoral (PhD) Position in Sociology
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is currently offering a doctoral (PhD) position in sociology. The position is focused on the sociological study of topics related to risks and crises aligned with the research of the discipline and RCR.
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Lund, Sweden
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Associate Senior Lecturer in Risk management - Lund University
Employment as an Associate Senior Lecturer is a career development position, which aims for the holder to develop his or her independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching.
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Stockholm
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Disaster Risk Management Advisor

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120 million people are affected by disasters every year and half of these are children. Plan International is one of the world's leading child rights organizations with over 10,000 employees.

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Stockholm Centre
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Research Fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute

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Lund
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Coordinator, Centre for Societal Resilience

In the role as Coordinator you are responsible for a wide range of tasks at the centre. Most of these tasks are related to project management where particular emphasis is placed on capacity to solve tasks independently and efficiently.

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Team leader for capacity development programme within civil protection

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is looking for experienced Team Leaders, Civil Protection Experts, Civil Protection Experts specialised in GIS, and Communications Officers for capacity development programmes.

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Expert in civil protection with GIS experience

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is looking for experienced Team Leaders, Civil Protection Experts, Civil Protection Experts specialised in GIS, and Communications Officers for capacity development programmes.

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Communications officer

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is looking for experienced Team Leaders, Civil Protection Experts, Civil Protection Experts specialised in GIS, and Communications Officers for capacity development programmes.

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