:-Senior Consultant

Role: Events

Mandatory Qualifications

- Graduation in any discipline.

- Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience.

- Experience in the events sector, including sports or non-sports events.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

- Postgraduate degree/diploma in Sports Management, Event Management, or an equivalent field.

- Experience in event management and coordination.

- Experience working with Government departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Autonomous Bodies.

- Experience in national and international sports events.

- Certification in Sports Event Management, Event Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.

- Experience in media coordination, publicity, public relations, and communication for sports initiatives and events.

Key Skills & Competencies

- Solid knowledge of sports event planning, event operations, venue management, competition management, logistics, accreditation, scheduling, and event governance.

- Experience in event budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, procurement coordination, risk assessment, contingency planning, and post-event closure.

- Understanding of government procedures, event-related SOPs, compliance requirements, and coordination with host agencies and stakeholders.

- Ability to prepare event operational plans, concept notes, SOPs, event manuals, presentations, budget estimates, review reports, and management briefs.

- Experience in developing event calendars, operational plans, and monitoring frameworks for successful event execution.

- Proficiency in media publicity and communication,



including drafting press releases, articles, advertisements, and digital content for sports initiatives and events.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the planning, coordination, and on-ground execution of Khelo India and other sports events.

- Develop annual event roadmaps, competition frameworks, operational strategies, and venue readiness plans.

- Support the development and revision of event delivery models, governance structures, and standard operating procedures.

- Develop event budgets, plan resource allocation, and coordinate fund release and utilisation.

- Coordinate with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Sports Federations (NSFs), State Governments, and other stakeholders to ensure timely event planning and delivery.

- Identify operational risks and develop contingency, crisis management, and business continuity plans.

- Ensure compliance with event-related plans, SOPs, and applicable guidelines.

- Coordinate post-event closure, documentation, reporting, and review activities.

- Prepare event-related documents, concept notes, presentations, and briefs for competent authorities and stakeholders.

- Lead media and publicity activities for Khelo India initiatives and sports events, including coordination for articles, advertisements, event information, and promotional content across newspapers, social media, and online news platforms.

- Prepare press releases, media releases, event briefs, key messages, and other communication materials for dissemination across print, electronic, digital, and social media.

📌 Senior Consultant - Events (Khelo India) (Delhi)
🏢 National Institute for Smart Government (NISG)
📍 Delhi