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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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Latest interviews

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Interview
Dr Sofia Karma
Building resilience by design: from wildfires to broader challenges
PreventionWeb spoke with Dr Karma, Director of the European Centre for Forest Fires (ECFF), about her career path, ECFF’s work and her perspective on growing wildfire risks and related challenges.
A plague of locusts swarm across the country side near Port Headland in Western Australia.
Interview
Life as a locust officer: safeguarding crops and communities from desert locust
In this interview with PreventionWeb, Ali Babalifashki, Desert Locust Information Officer at the Plant Protection Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, shares insights from the field on managing locust risks and protecting vulnerable communities.
Man outdoors checking weather forecast on his mobile phone
Interview
Dr Susan Joslyn
The influence of uncertainty: How a psychologist is improving disaster decision-making
In this instalment in the Careers in Resilience series, PreventionWeb interviewed Susan, reflecting on her career and exploring what it takes to support better decision-making in the face of uncertainty.
Villagers on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, perform traditional ceremonies in the shadow of Mt Yasur, an active volcano.
Interview
Maëlle Calandra
Uncovering local realities: a spotlight on a disaster anthropologist
Maëlle Calandra, a disaster anthropologist and a research fellow was interviewed by PreventionWeb to find out how disasters on the island of Tongoa and the socio-cultural realities of its people interact in such a hazard-prone area.
Youth from a school trip on a trail in the Karkonosze Mountains, Poland
Interview
Julien Calas
Educating for the future: A teacher’s journey to hands-on climate change education
Julien Calas, a teacher of French, was interviewed by PreventionWeb to find out how his work is educating pupils about climate change and giving them the confidence to take on today's challenges.
Professor Tiziana Rossetto, structural engineer and professor, stands beside a monitor box used in a tsunami simulator
Interview
Tiziana Rossetto
Building for the next disaster: How a structural engineer is strengthening resilience
The frontier of earthquake engineering has shifted towards the provision of resilience. This means design approaches are being developed to help limit loss of function and help restore function rapidly in key infrastructure in the case of an earthquake.
A prescribed burning manager lighting a controlled fire in Califoria, USA
Interview
Guiding the burn: How a prescribed fire program manager builds fire-resilient communities
PreventionWeb spoke with Cordi Craig, Prescribed Fire Program Manager at Placer Resource Conservation District, to learn how her role is helping communities in California build resilience to the ever-growing threat of wildfires.
Portrait of Abia Akram
Interview
Abia Akram: “If policies don’t have teeth, change can’t happen”
For over two decades, Abia Akram has been a leading and vocal advocate for the rights of women with disabilities, in more than 30 countries, especially in the context of gender justice, financing for development, and inclusive DRR.
Portrait of Goma Karki
Interview
Goma Karki: "DRR is a great space to learn, grow and give back to the community, so come be part of it!"
Goma Karki works as Project Manager for Youth Innovation Lab in Kathmandu, Nepal, leading the Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth (The Youth CAN) project.
Mauritius Port Sud-Est
Interview
Adair Ackley Gina Bonne
Gina Bonne: Coordinating island states to cope with the climate emergency
Careers in resilience: As Head of the Environment and Climate Change Department for the Indian Ocean Commission, Gina Bonne assists island states to manage climate change-related issues and disaster risk reduction.
Maselina Iuta Fiso portrait photo
Interview
Maselina Iuta Fiso: “If we don’t inform or teach those with disabilities how to protect them from disaster, we're leaving them behind”
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.
A tourist in Athens (2012)
Interview
Heat officer: arising risk, emerging role
What are the key heat management skills of this century? Athens' Chief Heat Officer answers that question.
Myanmar early warning drill
Blog
Markus Enenkel Andrew Kruczkiewicz
Desperately seeking climate science translators: the humanitarian community urgently needs a new profession
A new professional profile is needed: climate science translators who specialize in the brokering, translation and tailoring of climate science data to humanitarian and development decision makers – especially in the context of anticipatory action.
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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.

Latest vacancies

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Vacancy
Geneva, Switzerland
Closing date
Economic Affairs Officer, P4
This project position is located in the Inter-governmental processes, Inter-agency cooperation and Partnerships Branch in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of the Branch under the overall authority of the Chief of Branch.
Vacancy
Lima
Closing date
Peru / DRM-CCA Technical Coordinator (national position)
They will maintain constant contact with the project’s implementing partners and short-term technical experts and coordinate the technical activities of the project team in Lima, ensuring the quality and positive impact of the actions carried out.
Vacancy
Dili
Closing date
National Disaster Recovery Coordinator – Timor-Leste
The primary purpose of this assignment is to lead the delivery of the program in the country, focusing on strengthening national and local systems for disaster recovery in Timor-Leste.
Vacancy
Cairo
Closing date
Assistant Data Specialist, NOA, Cairo
This is a project post. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief, under the overall authority of the Chief of the Regional Office.
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Consultant for Development of a Competency-Based Training Curriculum and Training Package for Flood Water Rescue (FWR)
The Consultant will report directly to the designated technical lead at ADPC and work under the technical guidance of the ADPC and NDRF Technical Curriculum Working Group (TCWG).
Vacancy
Odisha
Closing date
State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
The consultant will support the State Project Manager in coordinating and facilitating the implementation of INSPIRE Programme activities in Odisha, with a primary focus on the large-scale rollout of PRI training programmes.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Program Specialist – Localization (Consultant)
To support the implementation of APP Phase 3, ADPC is seeking to engage a Program Specialist – Localization (Consultant).
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Regional Rapid Outbreak Response Roster
The roster will maintain readiness across the full range of technical functions; provide short-notice technical, operational & advisory support; complement without duplicating expertise available from ADPC, partner organizations and national institutions
Vacancy
Bagerhat
Closing date
BPP Coordinator, Bagerhat
The consultant will work closely with the program team, sectoral focal points from BPP partners, and relevant stakeholders from national to district levels to ensure the timely delivery of priority activities as mentioned in the table below.
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Consultant to Design and Develop the Air4Laos Mobile Application
ADPC seeks a qualified consultant to design and develop a native mobile application for Air4Laos, with a Lao-English bilingual interface, in accordance with the Air4Laos Mobile App Feature
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Architectural Planning, Spatial Design, and Cost Estimation for the Proposed Immersive Learning Center within SIDM (now SIDR), Odisha
The Consultant shall deliver a structured set of architectural planning, concept design, and preliminary cost estimation outputs to support the proposed Immersive Learning Center (ILC) within SIDM, Odisha.
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Concept Design and Technical Advisory on Specialized SAR Training Facilities
The assignment shall be undertaken by a multidisciplinary consulting team led by an architect/planner with demonstrated experience in institutional or specialized training facility planning.
Vacancy
Remote
Closing date
Manager - Finance and Accounting
As Finance & Accounting Manager you are responsible for day-to-day accounting operations across R-Cities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end and year-end close.
Vacancy
Closing date
RFP_Review & Assurance Opinion-CDRI Trust fund mechanism design
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an independent, objective assessment of the adequacy of the design of CDRI's Trust Fund mechanism.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Program Coordinator (Consultant)
The position will provide technical, operational, and administrative support to ensure the timely delivery of programme activities and outputs, including activities implemented through the Asian Disaster Readiness Fund (ADRF).
Vacancy
Kobe
Closing date
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2
The Associate Programme Management Officer for IRP is located in UNDRR Office in Kobe, Japan, and reports to the Programme Management Officer, Head of Recovery Readiness Unit, UNDRR Office in Geneva.
Vacancy
Geneva
Closing date
Programme Management Officer, P4
This project position is located at the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Headquarters in Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Senior Coordination Officer of the Intergovernmental processes, Interagency cooperation and Partnerships Branch..
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Senior Machine Learning Specialist
The Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Senior Scientist – model validation
The consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs: Validation and accuracy assessments of the outputs from SERVIR SEA and peer-reviewed publications
Vacancy
Closing date
Lead Specialist- Research
Objective of this position is to conceptualize, design, deliver and anchor all research activities in line with CDRI’s goals and objectives from CDRI’s Research and Knowledge Management outlook.
Vacancy
Colombo
Closing date
Project Coordinator (National Consultant)
The Project Coordinator shall provide administrative, logistical, coordination, and operational support to facilitate the effective implementation of the LA-RES project and achievement of project objectives within the agreed timeframe.
Vacancy
Colombo
Closing date
Communication and media presentation specialist (National)
ADPC intends to hire a National Consultant on a output-based lump-sum contract related to communication and media presentation for modernizing DOM’s services and functions.
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Consultant for concept design and technical advisory on specialized SAR training facilities
ADPC seeks to engage an Individual Consultant to provide concept design and technical advisory services for the enhancement of specialized Search and Rescue (SAR) training facilities at the NDRF Training Academy in Nagpur.
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
Consultant for Development of Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) Curricula for the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), India
The Consultant will report directly to the designated technical lead at ADPC and work under the technical guidance of the ADPC, and NDRF Technical Curriculum Working Group (TCWG).
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Technical Analyst, Geospatial AI
The Technical Analyst will be primarily responsible for the design and development of web-based applications for ADPC projects, programs and initiatives, working closely with and taking inputs from the scientists and project managers of ADPC
Vacancy
Bonn, Germany
Closing date
Programme Management Officer, P-4, Bonn
This position is located in the UNDRR Office in Bonn, Germany. The Programme Officer will report to the Head of the UNDRR Bonn Office under the overall guidance of the Chief, Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity-Development Branch.
Vacancy
Closing date
STC-Specialist-Fund Operations, Risk Management & Oversight
CDRI established a multi-donor trust fund, the Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund (IRAF), in November 2022, hosted by the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (UN MPTFO) for a period of five years.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Technical Coordinator (Thailand based)
The Risk Analytics and Climate Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team of experts committed to providing innovative, science-based solutions for actions to adapt to climate change and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
Vacancy
Brussels
Closing date
Programme Management Intern: Disaster Risk Reduction Financing & Risk Knowledge
The intern will support the team in the administration and further development of work supporting the UNDRR Strategic Framework’s (2026-2030) catalytic areas on risk knowledge and financing for risk reduction.
Vacancy
Niger, Niamey
Closing date
Grant for a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Development of an INFORM-Based Risk Data Platform and Local Risk Mapping for Niger
Grant for a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Development of an INFORM-Based Risk Data Platform and Local Risk Mapping for Niger
Vacancy
Dubai, Singapore, Latin America
Closing date
Regional Sales Managers – Early Warning Systems (Middle East, Asia-Pacific & Latin America)
Intersec is hiring five Regional Sales Managers across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to drive the deployment of early warning and public alerting solutions in the world's most disaster-exposed regions.
Vacancy
Odisha
Closing date
State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
The consultant will support the State Project Manager in coordinating and facilitating the implementation of INSPIRE Programme activities in Odisha.
Vacancy
Odisha
Closing date
State Project Coordinator: INSPIRE India (Consultant) (Open for Indian Nationals)
This program aims to enhance institutional systems for disaster preparedness and climate action at the national and state levels, while contributing to regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.
Vacancy
Kathmandu
Closing date
Deputy Director General (DDG)
The Deputy Director General (DDG) is a member of ICIMOD's Directorate and a senior management role supporting ICIMOD to deliver sustained results and measurable impact across the Hindu Kush Himalayas, in line with the vision and mission of Strategy 2030.
Vacancy
Closing date
Calls for Proposals: Towards evidence-based decision making and risk investment for disaster risk reduction and early warning in Eastern Africa
A grant to upgrade the Kenya national risk profile using the probabilistic approach and conduct DRR integrated fiscal risk analysis and recommendations.
Vacancy
Panama City
Closing date
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2, Panama City
This project position reports to the Economic Affairs Officer under the overall authority of the Deputy and Chief of the Regional Office for Americas and the Caribbean in Panama.
Vacancy
Closing date
RFP-Ghana Resilient Infrastructure Strategy-180526
Hiring a consultancy firm to support the development of the National Strategy for Resilient Infrastructure in Ghana
Vacancy
Kathmandu
Closing date
Air Quality Analyst - Data and Modelling
This role supports the analysis and integration of diverse air quality (AQ) datasets, contributing to the operationalisation and enhancement of AQ dashboards, and supporting the generation of evidence to inform policy
Vacancy
Home Based
Closing date
International Consultant - Climate-Resilient Standard Expert
The qualified International Consultant will deliver high-quality technical inputs to support the development and refinement of climate-resilient livestock standards, while facilitating coordination and stakeholder engagement
Vacancy
Odisha
Closing date
Consultant for Project Support: INSPIRE India
The program aims to enhance institutional systems for disaster preparedness and climate action at the national and state levels, while contributing to regional cooperation in the Bay of Bengal.
Vacancy
Incheon City
Closing date
Programme Management Officer, P3, Incheon City
The position is within the Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity Development Branch, and in particular it is located in the Global Education Training Institute (GETI) in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Vacancy
Home-Based
Closing date
Training curriculum developer consultant
The Training Curriculum Developer Consultant will support Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Academy in the design, development, and enhancement of competency-based training curricula and learning materials aligned with the ADPC Training Calendar 2026.
Vacancy
Bangkok
Closing date
Knowledge Management Specialist (Consultant)
The primary purpose of this assignment is to support the PCA Department program teams in developing and implementing Knowledge Management (KM) strategies that enable the programs to capture, share, and utilize the collective knowledge.
Vacancy
Sydney, New York and Toronto
Closing date
Advisor or Trustee at DADO, Australia, Canada and the United States (Remote)
DADO seeks an experienced professional for the role of Advisor or Trustee. The person will have an in-depth understanding of establishing charitable sector and has ambitious to progress independently to the sector in Australia, Canada, the US and beyond.
Vacancy
Home-Based
Closing date
Impact Visualization Interface Developer (Consultant)
The Impact Visualization Interface Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and deploying a user‑friendly, high‑performance, and secure web‑based geospatial system that transforms complex hazard, exposure.
Vacancy
Closing date
RFQ- Provision of PRINCE2® foundation training and managing successful programmes (MSP®) introduction
CDRI seeks quotations from qualified and accredited training providers to deliver PRINCE2® Foundation training, an introduction to Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®), and a tailored contextualisation session for CDRI Secretariat delivery personnel.
Vacancy
Colombo
Closing date
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.
Vacancy
Amsterdam
Closing date
Fundraising volunteer/intern at DADO in Europe (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 countrie
Vacancy
Closing date
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.
Vacancy
Closing date
Fundraising volunteer/intern at DADO in the United States (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.