CMD Thiruvananthapuram PMU Recruitment 2026 - Resilient Kerala Program

Salaries going up to Rs. 1,40,000 per month -- that is what the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Thiruvananthapuram is offering for 7 contract positions under the World Bank-backed Resilient Kerala Program. If you have experience in agribusiness, food technology, marketing, or agriculture extension, this could be your chance to work on a high-impact government project.

These positions are for the Project Management Unit (PMU) set up to implement Disbursement Linked Indicator-8 (DLI-8) under the Resilient Kerala Program. The project aims to strengthen market access for 15 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) across the Pamba valley region covering Alappuzha, Pathanamthita, Kottayam, and Idukki districts. The Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the implementing agency.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• World Bank-funded project -- work on an internationally supported government initiative
• Initial contract is for 6 months, extendable based on performance
• Posted in Kerala's Pamba valley region -- Alappuzha, Pathanamthita, Kottayam, and Idukki districts
• Experienced professionals only -- minimum 3 to 10 years of relevant experience required depending on the post
• Recruitment handled by CMD on behalf of SFAC Kerala

Selection Process

CMD will decide the selection method based on the number of applications received. You could face any combination of application screening, criteria-based shortlisting, a written test, group discussion, skill or proficiency test, and an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email, SMS, or phone -- so make sure your contact details are accurate and check your spam folder regularly.

Documents You'll Need

Keep these ready before you start your application:

• Educational certificates -- original or provisional certificates only; mark sheets and consolidated statements will not be accepted
• Experience certificates -- must include date of joining, relieving date, duties, and authorized signature with seal
• Photograph -- scanned, under 200kB, JPG format only
• Signature -- full signature on white paper, under 50kB, JPG format; initials and CAPITAL letters not allowed
• Affidavit for current job -- if you cannot get an experience certificate from your current employer

See the complete document list in the section below.

• Project Officer: Lead overall project management, develop strategic plans for FPC business expansion, coordinate with departments and banks, produce progress reports, and ensure compliance with World Bank and SFAC guidelines
• Product Development Specialist: Identify and develop value-added products for FPCs, conduct market analysis, prepare DPRs with technical specifications, facilitate technology transfer with CFTRI/CIFT/KAU, and guide food safety compliance (FSSAI, Organic, Agmark)
• Marketing Manager: Drive market access and brand visibility for FPC products, support digital onboarding on e-commerce platforms (ONDC, Amazon, Flipkart, GeM), conduct buyer-seller meets, and build branding plans
• Business Development Manager: Prepare business plans and financial projections for FPCs, facilitate access to financing from NABARD/AIF/PMFME, identify infrastructure gaps, and create scalable business models
• Office Administrator: Maintain project documentation, manage HR records and attendance, consolidate monthly reports, provide logistical support for meetings and workshops, and coordinate communication between PMU and districts
• District Coordinator/Resource Person: Provide handholding support to FPCs at field level, coordinate training programs, enable local market linkages, conduct field visits, and liaise with district-level institutions like ATMA and banks