Communication Lead
Role Summary
Join African Futures Lab as a Communication Lead to shape their communications strategy on racial justice, working remotely within Africa and Europe.
About the Organisation
Founded by two Black women in the aftermath of the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests around the world, the African Futures Lab (AfaLab) works to advance demands for racial justice for Africans and Afro-descended people globally.
We pursue the recognition and repair of global racial injustices through rigorous, empirically grounded knowledge exchange across Africa and Europe. Our work includes research, “Mobilization Labs” with partner organizations, and advocacy.
Our work aims to bolster activists and policymakers in holding states and private actors accountable for the enduring effects of colonialism and slavery in Europe and Africa. Our current projects focus on the intersections of racial justice with gender rights, climate justice, and socio-economic inequalities.
As the African Union Decade of Reparations (2026–2036) begins, AfaLab is working alongside partners across Africa and Europe to help shape evidence-informed dialogue, strengthen advocacy and contribute to advancing reparatory justice. This is a pivotal moment for the movement, and an exciting time to join our team!
Learn more about AfaLab on our [website ](https://www.afalab.org/)or follow us on [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/african_futures_lab/?igsh=MWgzZDE0YjN3eHR0Zw%3D%3D)and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-futures-action-lab/).
We are looking for a strategic, creative, and highly collaborative Communications Lead to lead the implementation of AfaLab's new communications strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape how a growing organization working at the forefront of racial and reparative justice communicates its work, influences public discourse, and strengthens its profile across Africa and Europe.
This role combines strategic communications leadership with hands-on execution. Working closely with the Executive Director, program teams and external partners, the Communications Lead will translate AfaLab's communications strategy into action, embed it across the organization’s work, continuously refine it and ensure AfaLab’s communications advance its mission and advocacy objectives.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Communication Lead include:
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Ccommunications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant, professional experience in communications
- Demonstrated experience implementing communications strategies and leading integrated communications campaigns.
- Experience communicating research, policy or advocacy work to diverse audiences.
- Experience working within civil society, philanthropy, international organizations or think tanks is an advantage.
Eligibility Criteria
The position is remote and open to applicants across Africa and Europe, but specific eligibility details are not clearly outlined.
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