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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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Fundraising volunteer/intern at DADO in the United Kingdom (Remote)
This position will be remotely based, as a fundraising volunteer with a Fixed Term Contract of one year, renewable for longer term based on both performance and mutual agreement. The position is open to candidates from any countries.
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Remote
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Operations coordinator/ Manager, Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) (Part-time, Remote)
The Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN) is seeking an Operations Coordinator/ Manager for an initial three-month term, with scope for extension.
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Remote
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Application for ‘Future Leader Internship’ with Avoidable Deaths Network (ADN)
This internship, running from 1 October 2025 to 31 July 2026, 4–7 hours per week, fully remote, offers an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to gain hands-on experience in administration, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
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London
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Policy Analyst
The successful candidate will join the central team secretariat of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, in central London.
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London
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Lecturer (Teaching) in Humanitarian Operations and Crisis Management
The main purpose of this post is to provide teaching and assessment in areas related to humanitarian practice and DRR, focusing on humanitarian operations and access, preparedness and risk reduction, and other related themes and skills.
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Cardiff
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Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Support Officer
The Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Support Officer will work in Emergency Planning and Business Continuity work stream, supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of projects.
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Cardiff
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Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Officer
The Emergency Preparedness Resilience and Response Officer will deliver, facilitate and project manage the implementation key elements of Emergency Planning and Business Continuity across the organisation and with multi-agency partners.
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Birmingham
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PhD Studentship (3 years) Intelligent disaster management in smart cities
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Aston Crisis Management Research Centre at Aston University.
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