Program & Events Assistant

Job title: Program & Events AssistantLocation: Kenya (Remote) This is a remote role based in Kenya. Occasional travel within Kenya will be required to support major organizational events and other in-person activities.Duration: Six months with the possibility of extension.Contract: Full-timePreferred start date: As soon as possibleDeadline: 7th August 2026 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)--------------Organizational contextFounded 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.Learn more about AfaLab on our website or follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.About the RoleAfrican Futures Lab is seeking a motivated Program & Events Assistant to support the successful delivery of the Lab's programs, events and other organizational priorities. The role provides cross-functional support across research, advocacy, convenings and organizational operations, helping ensure that activities are well-coordinated and delivered effectively.During this six-month contract, the Program & Events Assistant will play a key role in supporting the planning and delivery of the Lab's major...