About The/Nudge:
https://www.thenudge.org/ is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals, and youth across rural development, agriculture, skilling, and economic inclusion, in partnership with 15+ central and state governments.
Our economic inclusion journey towards serving 25 million Indians spans 10 states and currently reaches over 1.5 million people. Through our incubator, accelerator, and grand challenges, we have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs, including Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, Earthshot Prize winners, and nationally recognized changemakers.
Founded with the support of 130+ eminent philanthropists, 40+ corporates, and 15+ foundations, The/Nudge is working towards a poverty-free India, within our lifetime.
What are we solving for?
Position Overview: We are seeking someone to lead the end-to-end execution and delivery of Forum's convenings. The role involves ensuring seamless event production, managing technical infrastructure, coordinating logistics and maintaining operational excellence across all convening formats while optimising resources and budgets.
What will you do?
Event Production Management:
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Lead end-to-end event production across different convening formats: large-scale forums, intimate roundtables, thematic convenings, workshops, and hackathons
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Develop and maintain detailed production plans outlining schedules, order of events, including responsibilities for each action, when it will happen, how long it will take, etc.
- Coordinate with production vendors and service providers
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Ensure quality control of event setup and delivery
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Manage on-ground team during event execution
Technical Infrastructure: Oversee all technical aspects of convenings, including:
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Audio-visual requirements, live streaming and recording setups (if required), digital platforms and tools, event technology, etc.
- Manage technical vendors and ensure service quality
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Ensure seamless hybrid event delivery when required
Logistics Management:
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Coordinate venue selection, F&B management, etc.
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Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for speakers, etc.
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Coordinate transportation and ground support
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Ensure compliance with safety and security protocols, PWD compliance, etc.
Budget & Administrative Management:
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Develop and manage operational budgets for all convenings
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Create cost estimates and manage vendor negotiations
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Track expenses and ensure financial compliance
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Maintain documentation and records
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Process vendor payments and manage contracts
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Handle administrative requirements and permissions
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Manage insurance and risk management aspects
Who are we looking for in this role?
Experience:
5+ years of experience, with expertise in:
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Managing large-scale event operations
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Technical production management
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Logistics coordination
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Budget management
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Experience in multi-stakeholder events
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Understanding of hybrid event delivery
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Vendor management experience
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Track record of managing complex logistics
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong project management and organisational abilities
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Excellence in operational planning and execution
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Detail-oriented with strong quality focus
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Ability to manage multiple vendors and service providers
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Strong budget management and negotiation skills
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Problem-solving ability with quick decision-making capabilities
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Excellent coordination and communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
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Proficiency in event management tools and technologies
What’s in it for you?
Own your growth: An impact-led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity building needs through initiatives and policies, including L&D wallet, individual development plan and internal role change opportunities.-
Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people-centric policies, enhancing how employees experience life at The/Nudge.
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Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India’s largest social sector convening forum.
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Make it happen: A product-based approach in an action-biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.
You can learn more about what we do and how we do it through thishttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19YCtW-5T4fG-jMHR88fli0pa3Hc7oBZdJjeJ_BGIQbI/edit?usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19YCtW-5T4fG-jMHR88fli0pa3Hc7oBZdJjeJ_BGIQbI/edit?usp=sharing.
We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply.
