About Eastrise

Eastrise Group is a new venture registered in the UK with bold ambitions building connective infrastructure between Europe and Africa to unlock the full potential of emerging markets. We’re building the company from the ground up, and this role is a chance to shape its operational foundation.

We are on a mission to reshape how Africa and Europe partner for long-term, inclusive growth.

Taking a multi-market perspective, working side-by-side with African ecosystems and drawing from Central and Eastern Europe’s own journey of reinvention, resilience, and transition, we unlock new investment and build global ecosystems that seek to power Africa’s economic future.

We are a small, driven, and mission-focused team. If you're energised by structure, systems, and smart ways of working, and you thrive in ambiguity we’d love to meet you.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly organised, tech-savvyOperations & AI Assistant to help us lay the foundations for Eastrise’s operational backbone. You’ll work directly with the CEO and Country Directors to set up and streamline core functions including finance, HR, policies, administration, and internal operations. A key part of your role will involve exploring how AI tools can support and scale our workflows.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building systems from scratch, loves to problem-solve, and wants to be part of a purpose-driven startup.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Setup & Support

Help design and document internal workflows, templates, and SOPs
Assist with company registrations, contracts, and compliance across jurisdictions
Support procurement, admin, and digital tools setup

HR & People Ops

Help draft HR policies, onboarding processes, and contractor agreements
Support recruitment administration and tracking systems

Finance & Governance

Support basic financial operations (e.g. invoicing, expense tracking, budgeting frameworks)
Assist in building governance frameworks, reporting templates, and internal documentation

AI Integration

Identify and test AI tools to improve productivity (e.g. Notion AI, ChatGPT, automation tools, Zapier, Airtable, etc.)
Set up and train internal teams on how to use AI tools for admin, research, and content support

Special Projects

Provide support on research, presentations, grant proposals, or partner onboarding as needed
Coordinate with external service providers (lawyers, accountants, designers, etc.)

Who You Are

You have3+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, HR or admin, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment
You havestrong organisational and documentation skills
You’recurious and proactive, not afraid to build new systems or find better ways of working
You have a good understanding ofAI productivity tools, and are excited to explore new ways of integrating them
You’re comfortable working remotely and managing up with initiative
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions (especially in Africa or Europe) is a bonus
Excellent written and spoken English is a must; Polish or Swahili is a plus

Why Join Us

Be part of building something bold and ambitious from day one
Work in a highly collaborative, flexible environment
Use your operational mindset and tech fluency to make a real impact
Learn alongside a founder committed to equity, collaboration, and building across borders

Youmust have the legal right to work and reside in your current country of residence (Poland or Kenya preferred).

We cannot offer visa sponsorship or relocation support.

You must be able towork remotely with a reliable internet connection and be available during core working hours.

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