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Proponent Origination Specialist

Revalue Nature

Revalue Nature

Europe · Middle East · Africa
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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.

The Role

As a Proponent Origination Specialist at Revalue, you will be at the forefront of sourcing and securing new carbon projects and proponents that align with our strategic ambitions. Your ability to adapt our origination strategy in real-time, in response to shifting market realities, will be crucial. By staying ahead of industry developments and positioning Revalue as a preferred partner in strategic projects, you will play a key role in our sustained growth and success in the marketplace.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and maintain a dynamic network of potential project partners, utilizing your interpersonal and networking skills to cultivate relationships that lead to successful project collaborations
  • By leveraging market trends and insights, you will identify and target the most promising areas of the market to prospect, ensuring that our project pipeline is both innovative and aligned with emerging opportunities.
  • You will also be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to approach and engage with potential project developers effectively. This includes crafting tailored propositions that highlight the mutual benefits of partnering with Revalue, thus driving interest and commitment from high-potential proponents.

What You Bring To The Role

  • Prior experience in the carbon markets, in a sales, development, or account management role
  • Strong network within the carbon markets
  • Exceptional relationship building skills with a proven track record of developing and delivering against a pipeline of opportunities
  • Comfort working to targets and actively managing a pipeline
  • 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 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:

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