Simon Mbaya James

Impact Driven, open-minded, and passionate about growth and meaningful connections.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

The grant ends. The evidence, the learning and the community systems we strengthened do not.

#MEAL #ProjectCloseout #CommunityResilience #Sustainability #HumanitarianWork #NorthwestNigeria #Nigeria #MonitoringAndEvaluation

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We recently concluded the Project Close-Out and Sustainability Meeting for our consortium project across Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara States, led by @theIRC with @coopi, @ALIMA_ORG, @Lifehelperinit1 and @giscorng, and funded by the @StateDept (USG).

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

My part as MEAL Officer for Northwest Nigeria at GISCOR: presenting what the data tells us about the project's performance and learning and holding the space for beneficiaries and community structures to tell us, in their own words, what worked and what did not.

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@Manu_Sisti Send

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Key focus:
• Nigeria Startup Act
• Funding realities
• Building ecosystems in underserved regions

We need action, not just conversations.

This is how the future of our digital economy is shaped.

#Innovation #Startups #NITDA #Borno

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As Founder of @optimosglobalhq, I had the opportunity to speak at the @NITDANigeria – @BICTDA_Borno Stakeholders Engagement in Maiduguri.

Honored to speak at the Fireside Chat on Innovation & Entrepreneurship with fellow founders.

[Optimos Global Solutions @optimosglobalhq]

We’ve been building. Now we’re showing up.

Optimos Global Solutions
Empowering Growth. Delivering Excellence.

Your partner for business consulting, digital solutions, and sustainable growth.

🔗 https://t.co/7CDXL1GN3x

#BusinessGrowth #Innovation #StartupNigeria

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Here’s to growth, purpose, and the many chapters still waiting to be written...✍🏾

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Another year, another reminder of the strength, courage, and determination that shape my journey. I’m grateful for life, growth, and every lesson along the way.

May this new chapter bring greater purpose, deeper impact, and endless possibilities.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Looking forward to supporting stronger humanitarian access and protection.

#HumanitarianNegotiations #HumanitarianAccess #NRC #EUHumanitarianAid

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Pleased to share that I’ve completed a Training of Trainers on Humanitarian Negotiations and I’m now certified to deliver the training.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

The program was organized by the @NRC_Norway and funded by the @europeanunion, bringing together humanitarian professionals working in complex contexts across Northwest Nigeria.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Last week I attended the DRC Site Level Coordination meeting.

A great opportunity for partners to share field updates, discuss challenges, and strengthen coordination to better support communities.

Collaboration remains key to effective humanitarian and development work.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Participated in a stakeholder learning meeting on Enhancing Resilience and Safety: A Path to Sustainable Development.

From an M&E perspective, discussions focused on achievements, protection findings, lessons learned, and practical actions to strengthen safety and resilience.

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#GISCOR #MEAL #JointMonitoring

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Recently, I represented @giscorng as M&E for Northwest during the USG Consortium Joint Monitoring Visits in Katsina & Zamfara with @RESCUEorg, @ALIMA_ORG, @coopi, & @Lifehelperinit1.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

What stood out most was partners' openness to identify gaps and agree on actions jointly.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Let’s stay united and keep pushing for safer digital spaces.

#EndGBV #EndDigitalViolence #UNiTE #OnlineSafety #StopDigitalAbuse

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

The 2025 #16DaysOfActivism ends today, but our commitment continues.

Digital violence against women and girls is growing. Deepfakes, harassment, and tech-enabled abuse require strong action from governments, tech companies, and communities.

[Simon Mbaya James @ismbaya]

Just wrapped up a Data Quality Assessment across Northwest Nigeria. A key moment to verify records, reinforce reporting systems, and support our teams with reliable data for better decisions.

Stronger data leads to stronger impact.

#MandE #DQA #GISCOR #NorthwestNigeria