Project Assessment Director - London, United Kingdom - Revalue Nature

Description

Revalue exists to deliver a fundamental step-change in the quality and integrity of carbon projects. We do this by rethinking projects from the ground up - slightly better is not good enough - in order to build confidence in the market and deliver impact at a planetary scale. Our world cannot afford anything less. This mission drives us every day.

Revalue Nature has raised $10 million in Series A funding to be the most innovative and trusted developer for nature on the planet. This new investment was co-led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and SJF Ventures, two leading venture firms focused on climate and impact. Join us on our journey to supercharge the world's leading nature-based developers, reset the bar for quality in the carbon market, and protect and regenerate nature at a scale that makes our eyes water.

What we do

Revalue supercharges the world's leading nature-based carbon projects developers. We provide them with the required technical support and competitive financing to go from the initial rapid assessment of potential project areas, to the first carbon credits issuance, and beyond. This is underpinned by our proprietary tech, which creates a step-change in accuracy, speed, automation, and level of insights.

Our team

Our global, diverse team sits across all time zones and has an exceptional track-record of designing and delivering high impact carbon projects globally. We have built long-term partnerships and are working in iconic landscapes with leading players in the nature conservation and restoration space. We offer great opportunities for our talent and we want this to be a place that allows you to do the best work of your life, while also focusing on balance outside of work.

Tasks

The role

Revalue Nature (RVN) is looking for an exceptional Director to build our Project Assessment team.

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

In this role, you will own and build our project assessment process ensuring the team delivers exceptional analysis at speed. You will define and implement analytical best practice throughout the team and organisation, embedding iterative work methods and effective prioritisation. In addition, you will partner with the Science Director and Science team to embed the latest science into our assessment process

We are looking for a versatile leader with exceptional strategic, conceptual, analytical and communication skills, a talent for solving complex problems, and a willingness to delve into details and acquire knowledge quickly. Prior experience in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) and/or carbon markets, preferably in an analytical, ratings, or investment role is required.

This is a full time position.

Location: ideally UK/Europe; Africa or SE Asia will also be considered

What you will do

• Own our project assessment process, maximising its ROI and delivering high quality project yield vs effort invested
• Recruit and manage a team of data-driven, rigorous assessors capable of delivering exceptional analysis at speed
• Define and implement analytical best practice throughout the team and organisation, embedding iterative work methods and effective prioritisation
• Partner closely with the Science Director and Science team to embed the latest science into our assessment process

Requirements

What You Bring to the Role

• Ability to build and set up the Assessment Team for success
• Exceptional track record of building and delivering data-driven assessments in complex environments
• Exceptional analytical skills and critical thinking, ability to think strategically about assessments and assessment process
• Ability to apply iterative approaches with multiple layers of in-team pressure testing and thinking
• Effective individual and collective problem solving skills
• Ability to form recommendations backed by rigorous, objective assessments
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create clarity and structure
• Prior experience in Nature Based Solutions (NBS) and/or carbon markets, preferably in an analytical, ratings, or investment role
• Driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to make a tangible impact
• Evidence that you can work in remote teams, are a self-driver with a willingness to take initiative and committed to continuous improvement and high-performance within a complex and fast-growing sector
• Excited to be part of an international remote-working team with a proven ability to function effectively within diverse cultural environments

Benefits

What do we offer?

• Shared purpose, culture and values
• Unbeatable work flexibility and balance
• A diverse team of colleagues, partners and clients
• A team with unrivalled experience and track-record in the sector

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.