Consultant-Engagement of Media House to Host and Broadcast a Panel Discussion on Women’s Empowerment in Nepal

Engagement of Media House to Host and Broadcast a Panel Discussion on Women’s Empowerment in Nepal

1. Introduction

Heifer International Nepal is committed to transforming rural communities by co-creating inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems, with smallholder farmers at the forefront of change. Since 1997, Heifer has partnered with over 400,000 families, supporting their journey from subsistence to prosperity through community-driven agriculture and livestock initiatives. By strengthening food systems, Heifer aims to significantly enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and drive economic prosperity.

Grounded in the principles of sustainable, locally led development, Heifer places women, youth, marginalized and climate vulnerable groups at the heart of its work, fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring that every solution reflects local and indigenous knowledge, values, and context. By strengthening self-help groups, women-led cooperatives, and producer organizations, Heifer builds social capital and collective agency, empowering communities to lead their own transformation.

In pursuit of its mission to end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth, Heifer collaborates with governments, private sector actors, and civil society to support smallholder farmers in adopting regenerative practices, accessing inclusive markets, and shaping policies.

This holistic approach not only lifts communities out of poverty but also unlocks generational opportunity and drives systemic change across Nepal’s agri-food landscape.

In alignment with this commitment, Heifer International Nepal is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced media houses to host, record, and broadcast a high quality panel discussion on Women’s Empowerment in Nepal. The purpose of this engagement is to promote public dialogue, amplify women’s voices, and raise awareness on key issues affecting women’s socio economic advancement.

The selected media house will be responsible for end to end production and dissemination of the panel discussion through mainstream media channels.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The primary objective of this assignment is to:

• Organize and host a panel discussion in Palpa (venue: TBC) featuring experts, policymakers, women leaders, and civil society representatives.
• Professionally record, edit, and prepare the discussion for broadcast.
• Disseminate the final program through mainstream media platforms to ensure wide public reach.

3. Scope of Work

The media house is expected to undertake the following tasks:

3.1 Pre Production

• Develop a concept outline and program flow in consultation with Heifer Nepal.
• Identify and confirm panelists and a moderator (or coordinate with panelists identified by Heifer Nepal).
• Arrange venue, set design, lighting, sound, and all technical requirements.
• Prepare guiding questions and briefing materials for the moderator.

3.2 Production

• Facilitate and moderate the panel discussion (or provide a professional moderator).
• Ensure high quality audio and video recording using professional equipment.
• Manage event flow and ensure smooth execution.

3.3 Post Production

• Edit the recorded discussion into a broadcast ready format.
• Add titles, subtitles, graphics, and branding as required.
• Produce short promotional clips for social media.

3.4 Broadcasting & Dissemination

Broadcast the final program through mainstream media (TV and digital platforms).

Provide broadcast schedule, links, and viewership data (if available).

Share the final edited video and raw footage with Heifer Nepal.

4. Expected Deliverables

The selected media house will deliver:

• Concept note and program outline
• List of confirmed panelists and moderator
• Raw footage of the panel discussion
• Edited, broadcast ready video
• Promotional clips (1–3 minutes)
• Broadcast schedule and dissemination report
• Final completion report

5. Proposal Requirements

Interested media houses must submit a proposal that includes:

Technical Proposal

• Company profile and relevant experience
• Proposed concept and approach
• Production plan and timeline
• Team composition and roles
• Samples/links to previous similar productions

Financial Proposal

• Detailed budget breakdown, including:
  • Pre production
  • Production
  • Postproduction
  • Broadcasting costs
• All prices must be quoted in NPR, inclusive of applicable taxes.

6. Eligibility Criteria

• Legally registered media house in Nepal
• Minimum 10 years of experience in TV/radio/digital media production
• Demonstrated experience producing talk shows, panel discussions, or public interest programs
• Access to professional production equipment and technical team
• Ability to broadcast through mainstream media channels

7. Evaluation Criteria

• Proposals will be evaluated based on

8. Duration of Assignment

The assignment is expected to be completed within 4–6 weeks from the date of contract signing.

9. Submission Guidelines

Interested media houses are invited to submit their technical and financial proposals via email with the subject line:

“Proposal for Hosting and Broadcasting Panel Discussion on Women’s Empowerment in Nepal”

Proposals must be submitted to:

Email: procurement-np@heifer.org

Deadline: 22 December 2025, 5 : 00 PM

a. Financial Proposal/Quotation

b. VAT/PAN registration Document

c. Tax Clearance Certificate FY 081-82 or extension slip of FY 080-81

d. Firm/Company Registration.

e. Past work experience

f.    Company Profile/ Consultant Profile

Heifer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason.