Strategic advisory

Strategic Advisory with Substance and Perspective 

At Jacobsen Consulting, we support organisations in defining and sharpening their strategic focus. Our advisory services are grounded in extensive experience from international development programmes and policy processes and are designed to be both actionable and context sensitive. 

We believe that strategy is not just about setting direction – it’s about navigating reality. This means aligning ambitions with institutional capacity, political context, and stakeholder interests. We work closely with our clients to analyse challenges, identify opportunities, and craft strategies that are both visionary and feasible.  

We have provided strategic advisory to a wide range of actors, including ministries of foreign affairs, multilateral agencies, foundations, and NGOs. Assignments have included sector strategy development, programme evaluations, governance reform, and partnership design.  

We typically support clients with:  

• Strategy development and revision 
• Institutional and political analysis 
• Results frameworks and performance monitoring 
• Facilitation of workshops and stakeholder dialogue  

Our approach balances ambition with pragmatism and is always rooted in evidence and collaborative engagement. We understand what it takes to go from vision to impact. 

Jacobsen Consulting is your trusted advisor when strategy matters – whether you’re launching a new initiative, reviewing a complex portfolio, or navigating an evolving development agenda.