The Police Advisory Unit (PAU) will provide strategic advice to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on all police related matters. The Unit will also provide advice and support to the Sudanese Police Force (SPF) on institutional and capacity development matters as well as sustained engagement at the policy level regarding the protection of civilians and peacebuilding in conflict-affected areas. The PAU will work closely with the Office of Support to Civilian Protection on high-level engagement related to the rule of law.