Terms of Reference (ToR): Videographer for Milky Way Project Documentary

Terms of Reference (ToR): Videographer for Milky Way Project Documentary

Sindhuli Integrated Development Services (SIDS) Nepal | Milky Way Project(Transforming Dairy Sector of Nepal), Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhuli

1. Vacancy Summary

2. Background

SIDS Nepal is implementing the Milky Way Project, a five-year initiative to transform Nepal's dairy sector, in collaboration with Heifer International Nepal and Kamalamai Municipality. The project started in February 2023 and will run until January 2028. It operates in six wards of Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhuli District, Bagmati Province.

The project supports 672 dairy farming households organized into 24 Self-Help Groups. Key achievements and interventions include:

• Development of a Holstein Friesian (HF) nucleus herd, built from 80 pure Holstein heifers gifted by the Government of Korea and Heifer International Korea, born to dams averaging 10,000 litres per lactation.
• Strengthening of the Kamalamai Social Entrepreneur Women Dairy Cooperative Ltd.
• Milk collection of about 2,800 litres per day through three sub-milk collection points.
• Dairy product diversification (curd, paneer, ghee) and a Model Dairy Outlet.
• Commercial fodder and silage production (one silage plant).
• Promotion of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) at household shed level.

The project is now entering its phase-out period. SIDS Nepal wants to document the journey from the beginning until now: what was done, what changed for farmers, and how services will continue under local ownership.

Link: Detailed ToR

Application Process

Interested individuals or firms should send the following to sidsnepal036@gmail.com with the subject line "Application: Milky Way Video" by 19th November, 2026:

1. Cover letter / Expression of Interest (maximum 2 pages), with your creative approach to the script
2. CV of the lead videographer and team members
3. Portfolio with links to at least 3 relevant videos
4. Technical proposal: work plan, equipment list
5. Financial proposal (total cost, including VAT/tax, with breakdown: shooting, editing, voice-over, drone, travel and accommodation)
6. Company registration and PAN/VAT certificate (for firms) or PAN (for individuals)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.