Assessment Associate / Senior Assessment Associate

United Kingdom

9/13/2024

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 design the most cutting-edge and trusted nature credits for our 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 nature credits.

We’ve built a team of exceptional forest scientists, ecologists and conservationist, 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.

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 Nature (RVN) is looking for a dynamic Associate (up to Senior level) to join our Project Assessment team.

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 collaborate with our team of experts, including scientists, foresters, and biodiversity leads, to consolidate and critically review the scientific components. You will also work closely with the project manager to help prioritize and drive projects' progress.

Your primary objective will be to critically review and challenge our projects, ensuring that we focus Revalue resources on the highest quality, highest potential projects. Additionally, you will present the projects to the Assessment Committee when decisions need to be made.

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) is highly preferred.

This is a full time position.

Location: UK, fully remote.

Starting date: ASAP

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 good generalist background coupled with a good understanding of NBS
• Outstanding analytical skills and critical thinking
• Effective problem solving and ability to identify gaps in assessments and analysis
• Driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to make a tangible impact
• A love of nature. We are a mission-driven company with a strong affinity for conserving and restoring natural systems. To make hard things happen, our team must put mission over ego. You find purpose not only in personal growth but also in stopping climate change and biodiversity collapse.
• An adaptive and curious mindset. As a start-up in an evolving industry, we keep our roadmap malleable and open to change in search of new opportunities for impact. You have an open mind and are comfortable pivoting as and when needed in response to new insights into our customers’ needs.
• Clear and open communication. We consider clear and thoughtful communication a fundamental skill and a strong predictor of future impact. You demonstrate this in your contribution to documentation, collaborative problem-solving, and willingness to give and receive feedback.
• Excited by distributed teams. You will be joining an international remote-working team with a proven ability to function effectively within diverse cultural environments. You're comfortable with the challenge and excited by the freedom afforded to remote teams, are a self-driver with a willingness to take initiative within a complex and fast-growing sector.
  
  

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
  
  

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.