AIFF Is looking for a suitable female candidates for the position of Manager Protocol & Hospitality.

Duties & Responsibilities

·  Assist the Secretary General in carrying out the AIFF’s  mission, essentially pertaining to the planning, organization, management, coordination and supervision of AIFF’s protocol services .

·  Advise on matters related to diplomatic protocol and etiquette.

·  Plan, coordinate and execute the AIFF’s President’s participation to official events both locally and internationally.

·  Arrange detailed itineraries for the AIFF President and Guests.

·  Receive and escort special guests of AIFF.

·  Accompany the President on official visits if desirable to events and ceremonies as advised by the Secretary General.

·  Arrange for official gifts for the visiting delegates.

·  Coordinate with relevant focal points of special guests for smooth and seamless travel/visits.

·  Supervise staff providing protocol services for the AIFF President &  other high-level officials , particularly with respect to reception at the airport, assistance during missions, ensuring protocol coverage of his official activities.

·  Ensure the proper implementation of the privileges and immunities accorded to the AIFF President in consultation with local Association.

·  Prepare briefs and recommendations to the Secretary General  on the status of protocol services concerning the President and Special guests.

·  Formulate and propose policies, procedures and guidelines for protocol practice and norms in various State Associations , in light of developments in the field of protocol and diplomacy.

·  Analyse current events and protocol developments by the Govt of India & States/UTs and provide regular updates to the Secretary General.

·  Regular liaison with relevant Protocol departments of Govt of India (MYAS/SAI),Airport Authority of India/Customs/Immigration/CISF etc.

·  Coordinate with General Secretaries of affiliated Member Associations/Units to ensure universal delivery of protocol services.

·  Prepare and produce reports on internal coordination of meetings with the staff under his/her supervision.

·  Assist and advise the Secretary General in matters related to budget for Protocol.

·  Assist the Secretary General in evaluation of performance of staff in the Protocol.

·  Training and guiding staff, volunteers and members in following a set protocols related to event, Hospitality, competitions, dignitaries, etc

·  Deputing staff or volunteers for Hospitality and Protocol functions as required

·  Planning and executing a Hospitality plan related to AIFF  event, dignitary visit or competitions or official functions

·  Designing and executing Guest management Protocol and Hospitality

·  Perform related duties assigned by the Secretary General

Qualifications:

1. Female Candidates with pleasing personality.
2. Graduate in any stream.
3. Have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably in Govt/Public Sector or Sports federations.
4. From Hospitality industry and work experience or airline cabin crew experience
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Good knowledge of Govt Policies/regulations on travel/health/immigration/Visa etc.
7. Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or any foreign language desirable.
8. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.