About Organization The Quality Council of India (QCI) is a premier autonomous body set up by Government of India. QCI is responsible for creating a Quality Mindset and envisions to ensure quality across products and services that touch every citizen. As an independent and autonomous body, QCI creates a mechanism for independent third-party assessments of products, services, and processes, coordinating its activities through its constituent boards and divisions. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, serves as the nodal point for QCI. Job Overview We are seeking a seasoned expert to lead the assessment of major national sports schemes including Khelo India , Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) , Scheme of Cash Awards to Medal Winners in International Sports Events and their Coaches , and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) . The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating scheme design, implementation mechanisms, curriculum, use of sports equipment, and overall impact, while also recommending strategic improvements to enhance policy effectiveness and delivery. Key Responsibilities · Review the structure, objectives, implementation, and funding mechanisms of identified sports schemes. · Develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks aligned with national sports goals and international benchmarks. · Conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments through field visits, stakeholder consultations, and document reviews. · Analyze scheme effectiveness in areas such as athlete support, capacity building, infrastructure creation, and institutional strengthening. · Assess outcomes across dimensions including access, equity, utilization, performance improvement, and talent development. · Identify gaps and challenges in policy execution, fund disbursement, beneficiary targeting, and monitoring systems. · Synthesize findings into analytical reports, case studies, and policy briefs with practical and scalable recommendations. · Support the design of future-ready, inclusive, and performance-oriented models for sports development in India. Please note that this is a part-time, project-based role and the scope of engagement will vary depending on the project’s requirements. Base Location – New Delhi Qualifications and Experience Educational Background: Master’s degree in public policy, Development Studies, Sports Management, Economics. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in impact assessment, scheme evaluation, monitoring and evaluation, or policy advisory, preferably related to government schemes in the sports domain. Skill and Expertise · Expertise in designing and implementing evaluation frameworks such as Theory of Change, Results-Based Management, or OECD-DAC Criteria. · Strong understanding of India’s sports governance ecosystem, public funding models, and institutional frameworks. · Experience in managing large-scale evaluations involving multi-stakeholder coordination. · Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical audiences. · Prior experience working with Central/State Governments, PSUs, or development agencies is highly desirable. · Ability and willingness to travel for field assessments and primary data collection. Additional Requirement A background in sports—through education, or work with sports institutions or federations—is necessary . Familiarity with the design, usage, and evaluation of sports infrastructure and equipment is highly desirable. Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are requested to submit their Resume/CV a via ‘Easy Apply’ OR email their Resume/CV with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and qualifications at email ankita.tyagi@qcin.org with subject title “Application for Technical Expert – Sports Scheme Assessment” Show more Show less