Oyvind Hoyen

Oyvind Hoyen is an experienced project manager and consultant specializing in civil society empowerment, legal aid, and governance. Currently managing the Civil Society Empowerment & Citizen Engagement Initiative at Helvetas, Oyvind oversees project implementation and resource management under the GIZ-funded CEGGA II programme. Previous roles include serving as a Technical Expert on Legal Aid and Village Mediation at LuxDev, where Oyvind conducted capacity assessments and designed training programs. Additional contributions include expertise at the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, consultation for the Palladium Group and Village Focus International, and advisory roles with Lux-Development and the FAO. Oyvind's experience is anchored by a Master's in International Affairs, focusing on Peace and Conflict Studies from The Australian National University, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Political Science from NTNU.