Catalyzing Impact
About Us
Cutten Advisers is a boutique consulting firm that helps social impact organizations achieve ambitious goals, solve complex problems, measure success, and tell their story.
With deep experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in sub-saharan Africa’s social development sector, we are uniquely positioned to support clients navigating the interfaces between government, private sector, and civil society in efforts to achieve lasting impact across technical areas (e.g. environment, education, health, youth empowerment, etc.). We are passionate about helping purpose-driven teams achieve complex goals.
Services we offer
Strategic Planning
At Cutten Advisers, we understand that each organization is unique and requires customized strategies to thrive in its specific environment. Our tailored strategic planning package is designed to provide you with in-depth analysis and strategic insights that are precisely aligned with your goals.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
M&E services play a crucial role in ensuring that organizations effectively assess their programs and initiatives. We help you track progress, measure outcomes, and make informed decisions that enhance overall impact. By providing tailored solutions, we guide you through the complexities of data collection and analysis, allowing you to adapt strategies in real-time. With our support, you can confidently navigate the ever-evolving landscape, ensuring your efforts are not only efficient but also aligned with your goals.
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA)
We believe in the power of CLA to achieve outstanding results. Our dynamic team works hand-in-hand with you to identify the right partnerships that maximize synergies and drive collective success. We understand the importance of asking the right questions to inform our decision-making, ensuring that every strategy we propose is grounded in deep insights and understanding.
We help organizations articulate their unique narrative in a way that resonates with their audiences. Our approach focuses on understanding your goals and the emotional connections that drive your audience, allowing us to create tailored content that highlights what makes you truly exceptional. Whether you're looking to enhance your brand, connect with customers on a deeper level, or communicate pivotal messages, our storytelling expertise transforms your experiences into a captivating journey that leaves a lasting impression.
Telling Your Story
Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ms. Cutten has 17+ years of experience primarily with USAID. As the acting Program Office Director for Southern Africa she managed a budget of $114+ million and supervised 22+ staff. As Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Team Lead, she developed numerous practical guidance documents, tools, and training on participatory MEL approaches for 300+ staff. Her sectoral expertise includes democracy & governance, eduction, public health, gender and youth. She is a trained facilitator and natural communicator who can clearly explain technical concepts in a way that is understandable to non-technical staff members. She holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from American University in Washington, DC. She speaks English, French, Spanish, Italian, and some German.
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