Tahani Tarabeh

Professional female with over 15 years of international experience across Saudi Arabia, Australia, Canada, and Egypt, spanning diplomatic protocol, crisis and emergency response, cross-cultural stakeholder coordination, and project/administrative support within embassy and consular settings. Holds a Master of Commerce in HRM & Industrial Relations and has contributed to recruitment, financial administration, procurement-adjacent contract work, compliance monitoring, and international protocol coordination. Currently employed at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Cairo, and open to new opportunities in international development cooperation or diplomatic administration.

HR Specialist - Administration Department at Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (2024-01 – 2026-01)

• Directed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for 15+ mission staff annually, including requisition management, candidate screening, and onboarding, reducing time-to-hire by 20%.
• Served as primary compliance advisor for a staff group of 170, resolving 60+ policy queries per month on mission policies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs directives, and host-country regulations.
• Managed logistics for 20+ staff arrivals/departures annually, including housing, and facilitation of diplomatic privileges and official credentials, with zero documentation errors.
• Monitored attendance and leave schedules for a team of 20+, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance across all mission functions.

Assistant Manager - Finance Department at Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (2018-01 – 2024-01)

• Administered an annual budget of AUD 350,000 as measured by zero compliance findings across 4 audit cycles by enforcing internal controls and standardized reporting.
• Prepared 12 financial reports per year and enforced internal controls that maintained 100% compliance with Embassy and Canadian financial regulations.
• Oversaw tax compliance and expense tracking for AUD 350,000 in annual spend, managing procurement across 5+ supplier contracts.

Protocols & Public Relations Officer at Consulate of Saudi Arabia (2016-01 – 2018-01)

• Coordinated protocol functions and diplomatic duties for 20+ official visits per year in compliance with international standards and consular best practices.
• Planned and executed 15+ high-profile meetings, diplomatic conferences, and cultural events annually for local and international audiences of up to 200 attendees.
• Managed comprehensive travel logistics for 10+ diplomats per year, including visa procurement, accommodation, and transportation, with zero missed itinerary deadlines.
• Conducted public opinion research and organized 10+ events per year to strengthen diplomatic, cultural, and tourism-related bilateral relations.

Media and Press Officer at Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (2015-01 – 2016-01)

• Collected, analyzed, and curated news content from multiple sources on a daily basis for official reporting.
• Translated news articles and reports into Arabic daily for dissemination across regional and international platforms.
• Delivered daily news updates to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and managed official press statements.

Citizen Affairs Officer at Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (2013-01 – 2016-01)

• Resolved emergency cases on a daily basis as measured by consistent 24/7 response coverage by acting as primary crisis contact for Saudi nationals abroad via a dedicated hotline.
• Issued 50+ passports and laissez-passer documents per year, validating legal credentials for international travel with zero processing errors.
• Coordinated 50+ sensitive cases per year, including medical evacuations, repatriations, and Islamic funeral arrangements, with cultural precision.

Travel Consultant & Immigration Agent at Gitani Travel Agency / Travel 2000 (2010-01 – 2013-01)

Managed booking lifecycles for 50+ clients per month via AMADEUS GDS, advising on visa and travel requirements with a 95% client satisfaction rate.

Student Services Specialist at Edugate Gateway Pty Ltd (2010-01 – 2013-01)

Advised 100+ international students per year on academic pathways and visa applications with a 90% approval rate.

Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management & Industrial Relations – Western Sydney University (2011-01 – 2011-01)

Bachelor of Arts in French Literature – King Abdulaziz University (2005-01 – 2005-01)