Senior Consultant - Events (Khelo India)

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.