
Perla Youssef
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Salary / Daily rate
Douma, Lebanon
Freelance
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Talent Acquisition Specialist with 7+ years in HR and recruitment, currently serving as Program Associate at UNICEF. Expert in end-to-end recruitment, headhunting, and CV writing with proven success in diverse industries from international organizations to private sector. Ready to streamline your hiring process and connect you with top talent.
Work experience
Program Associate - HR Specialist
UNICEF
Oct 2023 - Present
3 years 1 month
Unesco, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon · On-site
• Developing program briefs and proposals in collaboration with DOPS and UNICEF specialists. • Overseeing annual work plans and coordinate implementation with project coordinator. • Monitoring program expenditure, collaborating with Admin/Budget Assistant. • Ensuring timely coordination with external entities for project implementation. • Ensuring adherence to donor visibility guidelines. • Organizing workshops, trainings, and events, providing technical assistance when required. • Managing all HR functions for the Technical Assistance team, including recruitment, contract drafting, attendance, salaries, and leave management. • Serving as an active jury member for recruitment interviews, evaluating candidates for technical expertise, qualifications, and cultural fit to inform hiring decisions for the Technical Assistance Team and Paraprofessional roles. • Transferring knowledge from trainings and conduct basic capacity building for UNICEF consultants. • Collaborating with UNICEF focal points. • Providing support for education, child protection, and health programs. • Reviewing official documents and proposals for ongoing projects at DOPS.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Librairie Antoine
Mar 2023 - Mar 2024
1 year 1 month
Mkalles, Lebanon
Talent & Culture Officer
Leaders Language Factory
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023
1 year 2 months
Beirut, Lebanon · Remote
• Talent Acquisition “LinkedIn Posts, Head Hunting” • Posted vacancies on all possible websites and on social media. • Managed candidates’ database • Screened and conducted primary interviews with candidate • Sent candidates test tasks and further evaluated them before final interview • Organized and scheduled interviews with hiring managers. • Took part in innovative projects and initiatives in the Human Resources Department • Onboarded new employees to the company
Bank of Beirut
Apr 2015 - Mar 2022
7 years
On-site
Universal Teller
Mar 2017 - Mar 2022
5 years 1 month
On-site
• Operated client’s accounts like cash deposit and withdrawal • Managed bills operations like settlement, reconciliation • Opened bank accounts for clients • Requested and process loans for clients • Managed credit and debit cards: creation, dispute resolution • Completed other operations: fiscal, taxes, car fees payments, clearing checks, issuance of banker check, port operations, certificate of deposit
Teller
Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
2 years
On-site
• Operated client’s accounts like cash deposit and withdrawal • Managed bills operations like settlement, reconciliation • Completed other operations: fiscal, taxes, car fees payments, clearing checks, issuance of banker check, port operations, certificate of deposit
Internship
Banque du Liban
Sep 2013 - Oct 2013
2 months
Jounieh, Lebanon
Education
Paris-Pantheon-Assas University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2015 - 2017
2 years 1 month
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - USEK
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
2011 - 2014
3 years 1 month