Nature-based Solutions Analyst

Lever, Inc.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work option

Flexible working hours

Office in Berlin (optional)

Permanent, full-time role

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a Nature-based Solutions Analyst to contribute to the development and assessment of high-integrity nature-based solutions in the Netherlands.

You will conduct rigorous due diligence and monitoring across client portfolios, using remote sensing and carbon modelling to inform climate investments. The role emphasizes translating scientific findings into practical recommendations, with collaboration across an international team and external experts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in environmental science or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in due diligence, project development, assessment, or monitoring of nature-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of nature-based carbon methodologies, verification standards and monitoring approaches.
• Demonstrated expertise in remote sensing and carbon modelling.
• Ability to translate scientific findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborative work within multidisciplinary, international teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply a structured Nature Analytics Framework to assess projects within client portfolios.
• Conduct due diligence and provide evidence-based insights for investment decisions.
• Review carbon projections and assess underlying methodologies and outcomes.
• Perform remote sensing analyses to evaluate land-use and environmental conditions.
• Contribute to development and refinement of the Nature Analytics Framework.
• Monitor updates in carbon market standards and verification frameworks.
• Build knowledge on emerging approaches to nature-based carbon projects.
• Translate complex findings into clear client insights.
• Support knowledge-sharing and engage external technical advisors and partners.
• Collaborate with international teams to strengthen project assessment processes.

Skills

3-5 years experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

German language a plus

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Remote sensing software

Carbon modelling tools

Data analysis & reporting tools

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Nature-based Solutions Analyst based in Netherlands.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development and assessment of high-integrity nature-based solutions.
You will conduct rigorous due diligence and monitoring of nature-based carbon projects across client portfolios.
Your analysis will help organizations make informed decisions about carbon removal and nature-positive investments.
You’ll combine environmental science expertise with remote sensing, carbon modelling, market research, and project assessment.
The role also involves helping strengthen analytical frameworks in line with evolving scientific and industry standards.
You’ll collaborate with an international team as well as external technical experts and project partners.
It’s a purpose-driven opportunity to apply your expertise to practical climate and ecosystem restoration challenges.

Accountabilities:

• Apply a structured Nature Analytics Framework to assess and continuously monitor nature-based solution projects within client portfolios.

• Conduct rigorous project due diligence and provide clear, evidence-based, and actionable insights to support investment and portfolio decisions.

• Review carbon projections developed by project developers and assess their underlying assumptions, methodologies, and expected outcomes.

• Conduct remote sensing analyses to evaluate project eligibility, land-use characteristics, environmental conditions, and other relevant project attributes.

• Contribute to the continuous development and refinement of the Nature Analytics Framework, incorporating emerging scientific evidence, market developments, and best practices.

• Monitor developments in carbon market standards, nature-based methodologies, verification frameworks, and environmental monitoring technologies.

• Build and maintain internal knowledge and intelligence on emerging approaches to nature-based carbon projects and ecosystem restoration.

• Translate complex technical and scientific findings into clear insights that can be communicated to clients and other stakeholders.

• Support content and knowledge-sharing initiatives by contributing insightful and innovative perspectives on nature-based solutions.

• Develop and maintain relationships with external technical advisors, scientific experts, project developers, and other relevant partners.

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary and international teams to strengthen project assessment processes and advance high-integrity nature-based solutions.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or PhD, preferably in environmental science or a related discipline, with a focus on forestry, nature conservation, ecosystem restoration, carbon sequestration, or a comparable field.

• 3-5 years of professional experience in due diligence, project development, assessment, or monitoring of nature-based solutions projects.

• Strong knowledge of nature-based carbon methodologies, verification standards, certification frameworks, and relevant monitoring approaches.

• Demonstrated expertise in remote sensing and carbon modelling, with the ability to interpret and apply analytical outputs to project assessments.

• Good understanding of the scientific, environmental, and technical factors influencing the quality and integrity of nature-based carbon projects.

• Established network of experts, practitioners, technical advisors, or other stakeholders within the nature-based solutions ecosystem.

• Strong analytical and research capabilities, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex technical information critically.

• Ability to translate scientific and technical findings into concise, practical, and actionable recommendations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Fluent English is required for working in an international environment; German language skills are an advantage.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while taking ownership of individual projects and deliverables.

• Genuine interest in climate action, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, and the development of high-integrity nature-based solutions.

Benefits:

• Purpose-driven work with the opportunity to contribute to climate action, ecosystem restoration, and nature conservation.

• Direct opportunity to make a tangible impact from the start.

• Flexible working hours designed to support autonomy and sustainable productivity.

• Remote-friendly working environment with the option to work from a centrally located office in Berlin.

• Competitive compensation package.

• Collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary team environment.

• Strong opportunities for professional learning and development.

• Exposure to emerging carbon market standards, nature-based methodologies, monitoring technologies, and scientific developments.

• Opportunity to work with leading companies, project developers, technical experts, and other stakeholders across the nature-based solutions ecosystem.

• Permanent, full-time employment.