Pacific Women Lead Enabling Services

### 🌏 Pacific Women Lead Enabling Services (PWLES) Tender The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a managing contractor to implement the **Pacific Women Lead Enabling Services (PWLES)** program. This initiative is a cornerstone of Australia’s flagship regional gender equality investment in the Pacific, spanning from 2026 to 2031. #### 📋 Scope and Objectives PWLES provides essential program management, technical, and operational support, as well as monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) services. Key programs to be delivered include: * **Balance of Power (BOP):** Strengthening women’s leadership. * **Pacific Strong (PAVE):** Amplifying action to end violence against women and girls (GBV). #### 🏗️ Requirements This is a multi-stage Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Bidders must demonstrate: * Capability (Step 1) * Approach and Resourcing (Step 2) #### 📅 Key Details * **Estimated Value:** $62,800,000.00 AUD * **Contract Term:** Four years and eight months (ending June 2031). * **Submission Deadline:** 12-Jun-2026 This opportunity is ideal for organizations specializing in international development, gender equality, and program management advisory services. Interested parties must ensure all responses are submitted via the AusTender portal in accordance with the specified formatting and page limit requirements. **Keywords:** Gender Equality, Pacific Development, DFAT, Program Management, GBV Prevention, International Aid, Monitoring and Evaluation, Women's Leadership.