Sr. Consultant - Athlete Talent Development | Khelo India (SAI)

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); New Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) invites applications for a Senior Consultant (Talent Development) in Delhi. The role focuses on planning and implementing Talent Identification camps, trials, and protocols, and coordinating with coaches, Khelo India teams, NSFs and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

The incumbent will monitor athlete onboarding, performance, and training compliance, and develop sport-specific curricula, SOPs, monitoring reports, and development plans,

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in sports talent identification and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Talent Identification assessment camps, trials, and protocols.
• Coordinate with coaches, Khelo India teams, NSFs, and stakeholders.
• Monitor athlete onboarding, performance, development, and training compliance.
• Develop and update sport-specific curricula, SOPs, monitoring reports, and athlete development plans.
• Support the integration of sports science, analytics, and athlete management systems into talent development programs.
• Monitor Khelo India training facilities and coordinate athlete and coach education initiatives.
• Conduct research on sports development best practices and prepare reports, presentations, and concept notes.

Skills

Talent identification

Sports analytics

Athlete monitoring

MS Office

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Postgraduate degree in Sports Management

Postgraduate degree in Sports Coaching

Postgraduate degree in Physical Education

Job description

Job Description Senior Consultant (Talent Development)

Qualification & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or an equivalent management discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in sports talent identification and development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of Talent Identification (TID) assessment camps, trials, and protocols.
• Coordinate with coaches, Khelo India teams, National Sports Federations (NSFs), and other stakeholders.
• Monitor athlete onboarding, performance, development, and training compliance.
• Develop and update sport-specific curricula, SOPs, monitoring reports, and athlete development plans.
• Support the integration of sports science, analytics, and athlete management systems into talent development programs.
• Monitor Khelo India training facilities and coordinate athlete and coach education initiatives.
• Conduct research on sports development best practices and prepare reports, presentations, and concept notes.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of India's sports talent identification and development ecosystem.
• Knowledge of sports science, analytics, and athlete monitoring systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Government, PSUs, or autonomous bodies.
• Sports analytics certification or sport-specific coaching qualification.