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!

Videos on Careers in Resilience

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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
Región Caribe - Modalidad Hibrída
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Líder de Nodo de Acción Local (Voluntariado) – Respuesta a Emergencia Caribe
La Fundación Vive con Esperanza busca Líderes de Nodo de Acción Local voluntarios en la región Caribe para apoyar iniciativas de resiliencia comunitaria, gestión social del riesgo y respuesta a emergencias.
Vacancy
Lima, Peru
Closing date
Evaluación de necesidades y riesgos, y formulación de propuesta en respuesta inclusiva ante desastres en Perú
La consultoría contribuirá a fortalecer el posicionamiento estratégico del consorcio Ayuda en Acción y HI en territorios priorizados, como actores claves para la inclusión de las personas en situación de mayor vulnerabilidad frente a desastres.
Vacancy
Lima, Peru
Closing date
Fortalecimiento de RIADIS / Organizaciones de personas con discapacidad para participar en instancias nacionales y regionales de Gestión del Riesgo de desastres
Reforzar las capacidades de RIADIS y de sus miembros para su participación efectiva en instancias nacionales y regionales de GRD.