Hanna Mekonnen Belayneh

Hanna Mekonnen Belayneh is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in program management, policy advocacy, and project development across various organizations. Currently serving as a Program Management Officer at the International Development Research Centre since June 2023, Hanna previously worked as a Policy and Advocacy Officer at Results Canada from February 2021 to May 2023. Prior roles include Program Officer at the Organization of African First Ladies for Development, Humanitarian Program Development Manager at Save the Children International, and Project Manager and Fundraising Officer at Women and Health Alliance International. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Project Engineering and Management in Education from Université Paris-Est Créteil, a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Université Bordeaux Montaigne, and a Bachelor's degree in Literature from Université de Poitiers.