Welcome
Rai help governments, NGOs, UN agencies, academic institutions, and refugee-led organizations develop practical, rights-based solutions to migration and displacement challenges.
Her work connects policy, research, and advocacy to strengthen refugee protection, inclusion, and migration governance across diverse global contexts.
Project Management & Strategic Development
I help organisations strengthen strategy, delivery, and coordination across complex programmes. My work combines high-level planning with practical implementation, supporting teams to manage projects effectively, align stakeholders, and deliver with accountability.
What I deliver
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Project and programme management from planning to reporting
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Strategic leadership and operational oversight
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Stakeholder coordination across institutions and partners
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Results frameworks, reporting systems, and delivery tools
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Team leadership and capacity strengthening
Ideal for
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Donor-funded programmes needing stronger management and oversight
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UN agencies, NGOs, and institutions improving implementation systems
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Organisations working across multiple partners or complex contexts
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Teams seeking clearer strategy, coordination, and accountability
Recent example
As Founder and CEO of Global Rights Defenders, I lead organisational strategy, partnerships, project delivery, and reporting across refugee rights and migration governance initiatives. This includes managing teams, coordinating with UN and NGO partners, and overseeing field-based work in contexts such as Kakuma.
Gender Mainstreaming, Equality, Empowerment
I support organisations to integrate gender equality into policy, research, programming, and advocacy in ways that are practical, context-specific, and grounded in rights-based approaches. My work includes gender analysis, governance gap assessment, programme design, stakeholder engagement, and the development of recommendations that strengthen inclusion, safety, and access for women and marginalized groups.
What I Deliver
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Gender and inclusion analysis
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Gender mainstreaming strategies
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Policy briefs, reports, and recommendations
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Stakeholder engagement and consultation
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Capacity strengthening on gender inclusion
Ideal For
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Organisations strengthening gender integration across policy or programmes
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Donor-funded initiatives needing stronger gender analysis
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Teams working on inclusion, protection, or governance reform
Recent Example
At WUSC Kenya, I led gender-focused policy research and advocacy on women’s digital participation, online safety, and economic inclusion, producing analysis and recommendations for policy and programme reform.
Capacity Building & Training
I support organisations, teams, and community-based actors to build the skills, systems, and confidence needed for effective programme delivery, advocacy, and leadership. My approach to capacity building is practical and context-specific, combining technical guidance with applied learning grounded in field realities.
What I Deliver
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Training design and facilitation for staff, partners, and community-based organisations
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Capacity-building sessions on refugee rights, protection mainstreaming, policy implementation, and advocacy
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Practical training in project management, grant writing, and public speaking
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Written guidance, briefing materials, and tools to support learning and implementation
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Workshops and coaching tailored to institutional teams and refugee-led organisations
Ideal For
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NGOs, UN partners, and institutions strengthening internal or partner capacity
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Refugee-led organisations seeking practical support for leadership and programme delivery
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Teams that need applied training linked to protection, policy, or implementation
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Programmes looking to pair technical assistance with skills development
Recent Example
Through Global Rights Defenders, I designed and facilitated capacity-building activities for partner staff and refugee communities, including training for more than 100 refugees in Kakuma and online on project management, grant writing, and public speaking, alongside wider training and guidance on refugee rights, protection, and advocacy.
Migration Policy Development & Analysis
I support organisations to develop migration and refugee policy that is rights-based, evidence-informed, and grounded in implementation realities. My work combines legal and policy analysis, research, stakeholder consultation, and strategic advisory support to help institutions respond more effectively to displacement, protection, and socio-economic inclusion challenges.
What I deliver
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Migration and refugee policy analysis, including legal and institutional reviews
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Policy briefs, submissions, background notes, and decision-ready recommendations
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Evidence-based research to inform programme and policy design
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Stakeholder consultation and multi-actor policy engagement
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Strategic advice on protection, documentation, social rights, and inclusion
Ideal for
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UN agencies, governments, and NGOs developing or refining migration and refugee policy
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Organisations needing clear analysis of legal, policy, and governance frameworks
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Teams seeking to connect field evidence with institutional decision-making
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Programmes requiring policy recommendations that are practical, rights-based, and context-specific
Recent example
Through my consulting work and leadership of Global Rights Defenders, I have conducted policy and legal analysis on migration governance, refugee documentation, socio-economic inclusion, and protection systems across East Africa and beyond. This has included producing policy briefs, reports, and submissions for governments, UN partners, and other institutions, informed by direct field engagement in contexts such as Kakuma and by ongoing collaboration with stakeholders working at both community and policy level.
Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
I support organisations to generate credible evidence, strengthen learning, and improve programme performance through practical research and monitoring systems. My work combines mixed-methods research, field-based data collection, results tracking, and analysis that can inform both decision-making and delivery.
What I Deliver
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Mixed-methods research design, including surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and desk reviews
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Monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators, and reporting tools
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Data collection protocols, sampling plans, ethics processes, and data management systems
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Analysis and synthesis of findings into clear briefs, reports, and recommendations
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KPI tracking, management reporting, and learning systems to support programme improvement
Ideal For
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Organisations needing stronger evidence to inform policy or programme design
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Donor-funded initiatives requiring monitoring, reporting, and learning systems
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Teams conducting research in complex, multi-stakeholder, or field-based contexts
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Programmes seeking to translate data into practical insights and decision-ready outputs
Recent Example
Through Global Rights Defenders and my consulting work, I have designed and led mixed-methods research on migration governance, socio-economic inclusion, and documentation barriers, including field-based research in Kakuma. This has involved building research tools and protocols, managing data workflows, developing KPI tracking systems, and translating findings into policy briefs, reports, and management insights for partners and stakeholders.
Public Speaking & Thought Leadership
What I Deliver
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Speaking engagements, panel moderation, and strategic facilitation
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Keynotes, presentations, and policy-facing talks
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Thought leadership articles, commentary, and public advocacy content
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Speaking notes, briefing materials, and audience-tailored messaging
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Moderation of multi-stakeholder discussions and public forums
Ideal For
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Conferences, universities, and public forums focused on migration, human rights, or development
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UN agencies, NGOs, and institutions seeking a speaker with both policy and field credibility
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Organisations looking to translate research and advocacy into compelling public engagement
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Panels and events that require thoughtful moderation and strong issue framing
Recent Example
I have spoken, moderated, and presented at forums including the Migration Summit, Women’s Economic Forum Kenya, and other policy and public platforms, while also publishing commentary and reports on migration governance, refugee rights, and inclusion for institutional and public audiences.
I contribute to public and policy conversations on migration governance, refugee rights, socio-economic inclusion, and gender justice through speaking, moderation, writing, and strategic communications. My work is grounded in both field experience and policy engagement, allowing me to speak to institutional audiences while remaining closely connected to community realities.