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Job description / Role
Do you want to help build a world-class institution from the region, experience the thrill of being part of a high-growth technology company, and improve people's lives?
There is only one way to build an awesome institution: to attract exceptionally talented people who are aligned with the mission of the organisation and make them partners in success. At Careem, our mission is to simplify the lives of people, initially through solutions that make transportation in the region reliable, and over time, through disruptions in payments and logistics. In the process, we want to build an organisation that inspires and become a world-class institution from the region.
We have had a phenomenal start. Founded in 2012 by former entrepreneurs and McKinsey alums, Careem is an innovative transpor tation service operational in 8 0 cities from Morocco to Pakistan. With 2 0% monthly growth, we are one of the fastest growing companies in the region and one of the few to be valued at over $1Bn . Our recipe for success has been a team that thrives on challenges, is passionate about solving problems, is not afraid to work super hard, and is a true partner in the company through generous stock option grants. We have attracted strong regional and international investors and are positioned on the cusp of significant scale.
The purpose of the Safety & Security Manager (Basecamp) is to take ownership of physical security measures, drive safety programs and support our aim of making Careem the safest form of vehicular transport throughout our network . This role will report to the Director of Safety & Security and work very closely with the Project Manager and Regional Security Managers .
Key responsibilities include:
Support the Safety & S ecurity Di rector with the design, implementation and ongoing management of physical security measures, processes and systems including:
- Office safety & secu rity measures
- Travel security program
- Incident management
- Drive the implementation of safety & security initiatives and measures across our footprint in collaboration with country and city stakeholders
- Support the set up and running of the Safety & Security Operations team and be the ir subject matter expert in incident management actions, response and escalation protocols
- E nsure continuous process improvement by d esign ing , implement ing and maintaining audit programs
- R ecommend innovative solutions to safety & security challenges
- Lead investigations into safety and/or security related issues and complaints including supporting the anti-fraud team, as requested
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer service, and a strong alignment with our core values: being bold, focused, agile and collaborative.
Additional qualifications include:
- A t least 3 years of experience in a corporate security / safety context and 4 - 6 years in a law enforcement, military or intelligence background
- The candidate must have hands-on experience of designing, implementing and auditing premises' physical & electronic security systems and measures; travel security programs and incident management principles and response
- Experience in investigations and/or anti-fraud is highly desired
- Project management qualifications and/or experience would be a distinct advantage
- Experience within operations and safety is desired
- Educated to undergraduate level or equivalent
Careem is a super fast -paced multi-cultural environment and the ideal candidate should have demonstrable skills and the personality to drive rapid impact.
Other desired skills include:
- Problem solving
- Proven organizational & project management experience
- Working to tight deadlines
- Strong communication & presentation skills to engage and influence stakeholders and leadership
- Willingness to respond to out-of-hours issues, if required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office ( Powerpoint , Excel and Word) is necessary
BENEFITS
We offer an attractive total compensation package, with emphasis on equity compensation, excellent health benefits and monthly Careem credits. You will have a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company on the ground floor and shape its direction.
About the Company
We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem
Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.