Daiana Qanzouaa

She is a development professional with over six years of experience working across the public and private sectors in Palestine, with a distinguished track record of collaborating with several major international donors, including USAID, the World Bank, SDC, DCA, JICA, and KOICA. She currently serves as a Project Manager at MA’AN Development Center, bringing advanced expertise in project management and technical assistance, with a particular focus on promoting economic growth, creating job opportunities, and supporting sustainable development. Throughout her career, she has held impactful roles at several leading organizations, including Chemonics International, where she worked as an Associate Business Advisor on a USAID-funded project, as well as the World Bank Group, where she served as a Grants Officer under the Emergency Social Protection and Jobs COVID-19 Response Project, implemented by the Palestinian Ministry of Finance. She also previously contributed to the Finance for Jobs Project at DAI Global and gained early experience in expanding access to international education through Amideast’s ACCESS Scholarship Program. Across these roles, she has made meaningful contributions to programs aimed at strengthening livelihoods, expanding economic opportunities, and generating sustainable development impact in Palestinian communities.