Job Application for Assessment Associate / Senior Assessment Associate at Revalue Nature

What we do at Revalue and why

Revalue is obsessed with one of the planet’s most critical but complex challenges: seeing nature regenerated at planetary scale.

Our mission: to create the most cutting-edge and trusted carbon credits for the planet.

Solving this requires a blend of deep experience and out-of-the-box approaches. Therefore, we are bringing together a world-class team from multiple disciplines to create the unique DNA required to reimagine carbon credits.

We’ve built a team of exceptional forest scientists, ecologists and conservationists, working closely with teams of machine learning and software engineers, business and marketing to tackle some of the most complex problems in nature conservation and restoration.

What makes them stand out? We hire people who are not just driven by our mission, but who thrive on challenge and know how to make hard things happen. Revalue is Mission over Ego.

We are in this together for nature.

Revalue might be for you if

You understand the urgency of the climate challenge at hand and want to beat the clock
You care deeply about nature
You love being outside of your comfort zone
You want to grow and perform at a high level in order to make meaningful breakthroughs for nature
You love a challenge - the harder it gets, the more excited you are
You want to be surrounded by like-minded people who are sharing the journey with you

Revalue might not be for you if

You prefer easy tasks and predictable routines. Solving unsolved problems means embracing ambiguity and frequent change.
You like to stay in your comfort zone. We're constantly tested by new challenges and need to adapt and act swiftly. If you prefer to stick to your lane, then this isn't the environment for you.
You're not passionate about our mission and vision. Nature is our #1 priority, ahead of fancy perks and benefits.
You're mainly interested in working remotely. There are easier remote jobs that might suit you better.

The role

Revalue is looking for a dynamic Associate / Senior Associate to join our Project Assessment team.

The Project Assessment team plays a critical role in evaluating and nurturing high-potential projects in our pipeline. Much like a venture capital team, we don’t just evaluate opportunities; we critically review and challenges our projects, ensuring that we focus Revalue resources on the highest quality, highest potential projects. The Project Assessment team has a cross-functional role, working in partnership with our commercial and science teams to develop a rigorous technical and financial analyses. Our team makes the hard decisions and presents recommendations to leadership on progression. If you thrive on combining data-driven evaluation with big-picture thinking, this team offers the unique opportunity to shape our portfolio.

As the Assessment Associate, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the end-to-end development of projects, starting from their origination to their certification by a carbon standard such as Verra.

In this role, you will build a holistic view of the project and oversee its content. You will also work closely with the project manager to help prioritise and drive projects' progress.

We are looking for a versatile analyst with exceptional conceptual, analytical and communication skills, a talent for solving complex problems, and a willingness to delve into details and acquire knowledge quickly. Previous experience in nature-based solutions (NBS) and/or carbon markets is highly preferred but not required; technical skills in GIS, R, Python, or other languages also preferred but not required.

This is a full time position.

Location: UK

What you will do

Analyse, review and assess carbon projects
Build and hold a holistic view of carbon projects from initial assessment through to project design phase
Pressure test and review expert analyses and content to ensure they provide sufficient clarity, are clearly articulated, and answer the right questions
Iteratively identify and prioritise critical project risks during across different stages of assessment
Structure the sequence of assessment categories to ensure efficiency
Supports the development of analytical frameworks and approaches that improve assessment quality and speed
Own the delivery of analysis and content to the Assessment Committee

What You Bring to the Role

Exceptional track record of delivering data-driven assessments in complex environments
Have a strong generalist background coupled with a good understanding of NBS / carbon markets
Outstanding analytical skills and critical thinking
Effective problem solving and ability to identify gaps in assessments and analysis
Outstanding communication skills
Driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to make a tangible impact
Excited to be part of an international remote-working team with a proven ability to function effectively within diverse cultural environments

What we value

A-Players: Ensuring a team of top performers is ready to do the best work of their lives.
Focus: Saying no more than yes to make hard things happen.
Continuous Improvement: Striving for compounding gains through radical ownership.
Mission Over Ego: Prioritising the mission above individual pride.

What we offer

Shared purpose, culture and values
Unbeatable work flexibility and balance - A truly remote first role with the option to visit our office space in London if that's what works best for you
A diverse team of colleagues, partners and clients based all around the world
Generously enhanced, gender-neutral parental leave policy
Wellbeing support, including company-funded access to therapy for anyone who needs it
Company laptop + home-office set-up allowance

Starting date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY

We are actively hiring and want to hear from you! Please apply by attaching your resume and answering the following questions in a document:

(a) How does your experience align with the requirements in the job description? (1-2 paragraphs)

(b) Describe your key motivations for working in this sector (1 paragraph)

Revalue Nature Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages people of all ethnic & racial origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions & ideologies, socio-economic statuses, educational backgrounds, ages, and individuals of all abilities to apply.

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in their country of residence. Revalue is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Assessment Associate / Senior Assessment Associate