Senior Consultant - Events (Khelo India)

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) seeks a Senior Consultant (Role: Events) with a strong background in planning and executing large-scale sports and non-sports events within government frameworks. Graduation is required with 7+ years in events, plus experience coordinating with government bodies.

The role focuses on developing event roadmaps, budgets, SOPs, risk plans, and post-event reviews, including media outreach and public relations for national initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduation in any discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in the events sector, including sports or non-sports events.

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.

Skills

Event planning

Event operations

Venue management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Media coordination

Public relations

Education

Graduation

Postgraduate degree in Sports/Event Management

Job description

Job Description:-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

• Strong 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.