Talent Acquisition Partner - (6 month contract)

Job Description
Careem is on a mission to create the Everything App for the greater Middle East, simplifying how people move, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains to earn, served more than 70 million customers, and built a thriving platform for the region’s top talent and entrepreneurs. Operating in over 70 cities across 10 countries—from Morocco to Pakistan—the company is now entering an exciting new phase powered by AI. Careem is looking for curious problem-solvers who can leverage AI to build impactful tools, automate workflows, and enhance operations. To support this vision, the company is hiring a Talent Acquisition Partner passionate about sourcing and hiring world-class tech talent, especially for its rapidly expanding Data & AI and Engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic talent pipelines, collaborate closely with business leaders, and deliver exceptional hiring experiences in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as a trusted partner by working closely with Engineering and Data & AI leaders to understand their vision, anticipate hiring needs, and co-develop effective talent acquisition strategies.

- Demonstrate sourcing excellence by proactively identifying, engaging, and building pipelines of high-caliber technical talent. Provide competitor intelligence and hiring benchmarks to inform recruitment decisions.

- Recruit for critical technical roles including Backend and Mobile Engineers, Data Scientists, and other key positions supporting Careem’s technology infrastructure across markets such as UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan.

- Shape the candidate journey by ensuring a seamless and positive experience. Set clear expectations and maintain timely, transparent communication throughout the hiring process. Manage end-to-end recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offer management to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience.

- Stay agile and data-driven by sharing insights, market intelligence, and regular progress updates with stakeholders. Track and report on pipeline health, time-to-fill metrics, and talent landscape trends to continuously refine recruitment approaches.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Talent Acquisition with a strong focus on technical recruiting in Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics domains.

- Proven success working in fast-paced environments such as startups, scale-ups, or high-growth technology companies.

- Expertise in full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through offer management, with proficiency in tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems (e.g., Greenhouse).

- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of building trust, providing constructive feedback, and delivering results.

- A proactive and creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguous situations and is motivated by contributing to large-scale organizational growth.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While specific benefits are not detailed, joining Careem means becoming part of a fast-scaling technology organization that is redefining mobility and connectivity for millions across the region. The role offers the chance to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, influence the future of Careem’s tech capabilities, and leave a lasting impact on a transformative platform.

Careem is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters diversity and inclusion as core values in building its teams and culture. The company does not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable laws.
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