Andrea Novellis

Consulting

Conflict analysis, political risk, early warning, and food security.

How I can help

I provide concise, evidence-based analysis for research organisations, NGOs, and policy teams working in conflict-affected settings.

Conflict & political-risk analysis

Actor mapping, scenario analysis, and focused assessments of conflict dynamics and political change.

Early-warning review

Evaluation of indicators, information flows, and institutional blind spots that shape crisis anticipation.

Country & background research

Rapid evidence reviews, Country of Origin Information, and briefings tailored to operational questions.

Research design & training

Methods workshops, research protocols, interview design, and constructive review of reports and proposals.

Selected experience

  • Consultant, ACAPS, Switzerland / Remote (July 2025) — expert review and recommendations on the Syria report Risk Analysis – Escalating Sectarian Tensions and Humanitarian Implications (July–December 2025).
  • Consultant, National Peace Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka (November 2024–March 2025) — staff training on research methods.
  • Consultant, Arci (NGO), Italy / Remote (August 2023–May 2025) — Country of Origin Information research and staff training.
  • Researcher & Consultant, Operazione Colomba – Nonviolent Peace Corps, Italy / Remote (February 2021–July 2022) — research on rebel groups and human rights in North-East Syria.

Discuss a project

For advisory work, applied research, training, or research partnerships, email me with a brief description of the project, intended audience, and timeline.

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