Job Title: Event Manager | Job Type: Contract - 6 months

Role Summary The Event Manager will lead high-impact, project-based events over 6 months. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering major initiatives, Programs, Events and identifying Sponsorship partnerships, ensuring timely execution and measurable outcomes for our forthcoming flagship events. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage end-to-end execution of major projects, including Awards, Marathon events and large-scale campaigns Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and task trackers Lead sponsorship strategy, including identifying prospects, outreach, discussions, and coordination Coordinate with partners, speakers, vendors, sponsors, and internal teams Oversee event logistics, branding, compliance, and risk management Monitor progress across multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met Represent the organisation in sponsor and partner discussions Prepare post-event reports, impact summaries, and sponsor reports Required Skills & Experience Strong experience managing large or multi-stakeholder events Proven ability to handle sponsorship discussions and negotiations Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills Experience with budgeting and vendor management Comfortable working in a project-based, time-bound role Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Excel, Zoom, Canva A minimum of two years' experience in organising and managing events. Success Indicators Successful delivery of Awards and Marathon projects Sponsorship targets met or exceeded Timely project completion with clear documentation Interested candidates, please send your resume to aswini@idrea.org