AddressRole Events Manager
Compensation As per industry standards.For ideal candidates, we’re flexible.
Qualification Graduate in any discipline
Experience 6-8 years of relevant work experience in project planning, eventmanagement, strategic op and vendor mgmt.
Location Currently remote for 1 year, after which it will be Mumbai/Bangalore
About AFI
achieve greater impact at the Bottom of the Pyramid. AFI identifies and connects high-potential social
entrepreneurs (working in sectors such as Education, Healthcare, Agriculture, Livelihood, Climate
Change and Financial Inclusion) with impact investors, mentors, technology resources, government
contacts and local partners to help them on their scaling journey. Launched in 2012, AFI is
headquartered in New Delhi, India and has chapters in the UK and Silicon Valley, California. Since its
inception, AFI has helped more than 1000 social entrepreneurs in their scaling journeys. You can get
more information about AFI at
About the AFI Forum
Our flagship vehicle to support social entrepreneurs has historically been the AFI Forum, an
invite-only event bringing together 100 leading social entrepreneurs along with 100 influencers
drawn from the realms of impact investment, philanthropy, governance, technology, and public policy.
AFI Forums have been organized every year since 2012 at various locations - Delhi, Hyderabad,
Bengaluru and Mumbai. However, the Forum could not be held last year due to the pandemic.
Some of the Eminent speakers at previous AFI Forums include Amitabh Kant, Desh Deshpande,
Sam Pitroda and Peggy Dulany Rockefeller while some of the companies that have supported the
previous editions of the Forum include Cisco, Intel, Nokia, Hewlett Packard, Nishith Desai Associates
and ONGC; and Foundations including Deshpande Foundation, Motwani Jadeja Family Foundation,
Ravi Mantha Family Foundation, WISH Foundation, Ek Soch Foundation, the Global Education
Leadership Foundation, and Apollo Hospitals Foundation. More Information about the Forum is
available at https://www.actionforindia.org/afi-forum-2021/new_index.html.
15-A, 4th Floor, Pratap Nagar, info@actionforindia.org
Near Indian Bank, Above KBM Electronics +91-81057-32008
Mayur Vihar, New Delhi-110091
Job Title: Events Manager
Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our
organization's flagship events, including the Annual Forum, Regional Forum, and other strategic
initiatives. As Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and impact of these
events by managing program content, fundraising, outreach, marketing, partnerships, logistics, and
more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive event strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Ensure seamless execution of the Annual Forum, Regional Forum, and other strategic events,
vendors/agencies to support event execution.
- Monitor progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and adjust strategies as needed to
- Identify, recruit, and secure relevant speakers, resources, and partners to enrich event content and
- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including social entrepreneurs, influencers, investors,
mentors, ecosystem partners, and sector champions.
- Develop and implement robust outreach plans to attract diverse participants and stakeholders to
- Collaborate closely with the AFI Communications team to create compelling marketing collateral
and promotional materials for events.
- Oversee all logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, budget management,
- Ensure smooth onsite execution, troubleshoot any issues or challenges, and maintain a high level
of professionalism throughout.
- Work closely with the President/CEO and management team to document and shape the strategic
- Act as an integrator for existing AFI initiatives, identifying synergies and opportunities for
collaboration between different programs and initiatives.
15-A, 4th Floor, Pratap Nagar, info@actionforindia.org
Near Indian Bank, Above KBM Electronics +91-81057-32008
Mayur Vihar, New Delhi-110091
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Management, or related field.
- Proven experience (Minimum 6 Years) in event management, with a track record of successfully
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a results-driven mindset and a focus on
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and event management software/tools.
- Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as required to support event
Join us in our mission to foster entrepreneurship and innovation! If you're passionate about events
and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become our Events
Manager and be a key player in shaping the future of AFI events.
- Flexible working hours suiting AFI’s global network
- Passion for pursuing a career in the domain of social impact
- Strong ability to think across domains and connect ideas laterally
- Good understanding of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in India
- Demonstrated ability to design, plan, manage and execute large events (both in-person and
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and
- Effective and strong institutional network-building capabilities to establish relationships with
the various stakeholders and startups
15-A, 4th Floor, Pratap Nagar, info@actionforindia.org
Near Indian Bank, Above KBM Electronics +91-81057-32008
Mayur Vihar, New Delhi-110091
