Talent Acquisition Partner - (6 month contract)

Careem is transforming the Middle East by creating the Everything App, which simplifies everyday life through integrated services like mobility, food and grocery delivery, and payment management. Since its inception in 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million Captains and served more than 70 million customers across 70+ cities in 10 countries, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan. As the company enters a new AI-driven phase, it is seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner to support its rapidly expanding Data & AI and Engineering teams. This role offers a unique chance to influence the future of technology and mobility in the region by attracting top-tier technical talent, partnering closely with business leaders, and ensuring a smooth and engaging hiring experience within a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Collaborate closely with Engineering and Data & AI leadership to understand their strategic vision, anticipate hiring needs, and develop effective talent acquisition strategies.
- Proactively source and engage high-quality technical candidates, building strong pipelines for critical roles. Provide competitor insights and hiring benchmarks to guide recruitment efforts.
- Recruit for essential technical positions including Backend and Mobile Engineers, Data Scientists, and other key roles supporting Careem’s technology infrastructure across markets such as UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, and Jordan.
- Manage the entire candidate journey, ensuring a seamless and positive experience. Set clear expectations, maintain timely and transparent communication, and oversee all stages of the hiring process from sourcing and screening to scheduling interviews and managing offers.
- Utilize data and market intelligence to keep stakeholders informed with regular updates. Monitor pipeline health, time-to-fill metrics, and talent trends to continuously optimize recruitment strategies.

Required Qualifications

- At least 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with a strong emphasis on technical recruiting within Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics domains.
- Demonstrated success working in fast-paced environments such as startups, scale-ups, or high-growth technology companies.
- Proficiency in full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing through offer management, with hands-on experience using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and Applicant Tracking Systems such as Greenhouse.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of building trust, providing constructive feedback, and driving results.
- A proactive, creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguous situations and is motivated by contributing to large-scale organizational growth.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Joining Careem means more than filling a role—you become a key contributor to building transformative teams that impact millions across the Middle East. You will have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy within a rapidly scaling tech organization, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and play a pivotal role in advancing Careem’s technological capabilities.

Careem is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination. The company values diversity and inclusion as core principles and monitors these through voluntary demographic data collection for internal use only.

This position is based in Karachi, Pakistan, and is offered on a six-month contract basis. If you are passionate about shaping the future of technical talent acquisition in a leading regional tech company, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to Careem’s exciting growth journey.