IIM Kashipur FIED Recruitment 2026 for Various Project Lead & Business Manager Posts

This opportunity is ideal for highly experienced professionals with postgraduate qualifications in Business Management, Rural Management, Economics, or related fields, or those holding professional certifications such as CA, ICWA, CMA, or CS. Candidates for Project Lead should have 12-15 years of progressive experience in enterprise/business management, particularly in rural development or agri-based sectors, with P&L responsibility. Business Manager applicants require a minimum of 3 years' experience in enterprise promotion, business operations, and sales/marketing for community-based organizations. Strong leadership, project management, and a passion for rural entrepreneurship and livelihood promotion are essential.

This role is not suitable for freshers or individuals with less than three years of relevant professional experience. Those seeking permanent government employment should note that these positions appear to be contractual and project-based. Candidates lacking specific experience in rural enterprise development, incubation, business operations management, or financial oversight within relevant sectors may find themselves at a disadvantage.

Working with IIM Kashipur FIED offers significant prestige due to its affiliation with a premier Indian management institute. These roles provide a unique platform to contribute to national economic advancement through impactful rural incubation programs. Professionals will gain extensive exposure to government-funded development initiatives, build vast networks within industry and government, and have opportunities for high-impact work in social entrepreneurship. This offers excellent career progression for those committed to driving change in rural India.