Scouting Intern

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-stringify-type="bold"><em data-stringify-type="italic">We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.</em></strong></span></p></div><p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">About the team</strong><br>You will be joining the Groceries KSA team within Careem’s fast-growing Quick Commerce vertical. The team is focused on rapidly scaling our darkstore footprint to deliver exceptional grocery experiences across the Kingdom. We combine local market intelligence, data-driven decision making, and operational excellence to build a reliable q-commerce network that delights customers every day.<br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">About the role</strong><br>As a&nbsp;<strong data-stringify-type="bold">Scouting Intern (Darkstores)</strong>, you will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and securing potential darkstore locations across Riyadh. You will support the expansion team by conducting on-ground assessments, collecting location data, and ensuring shortlisted sites meet the requirements for quick-commerce operations. This role offers hands-on exposure to expansion strategy, real estate scouting, and early-stage operational planning.<br><strong data-stringify-type="bold">What you’ll do</strong></div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Scout and identify suitable darkstore locations across Riyadh based on coverage needs, accessibility, operational viability, and zoning requirements.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Conduct on-ground assessments including access points, parking, receiving bays, power/facility readiness, neighbourhood profile, and catchment potential.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Collect and validate detailed site data (dimensions, load-in/out feasibility, rent ranges, landlord info, building condition, etc.).</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Build and maintain a structured pipeline of potential sites, including photos, notes, and scoring sheets.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Support initial negotiations by coordinating with landlords, brokers, and internal teams.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Work closely with the Expansion and Operations teams to support site approval, readiness checks, and handover for fit-out.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Provide weekly scouting reports with insights, recommendations, and coverage gaps identified.</li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">What you’ll need</strong></div> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Strong communication skills in Arabic and English.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">High attention to detail with strong on-ground problem-solving ability.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Comfortable working independently across different neighbourhoods in Riyadh.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Familiarity with Riyadh districts, commercial zones, and local real estate dynamics is a strong plus.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Passionate about tech, logistics, and improving everyday life for customers in the region.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p></p>