Experience

UNDP Uzbekistan

• Uzbekistan
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2023 - Present

  Supporting in implementation of "Aid for Trade in Central Asia" project’s policy work and activities related to trade policy, trade oriented private sector development, trade and economic diversification, regional economic cooperation and other trade-related topics, including but not limited to trade liberalization, trade digitalization, sustainable trade, transport and logistics, analysis of WTO Agreements and accession issues.

• • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

  Supported the accession process of Uzbekistan to the World Trade Organization under the Aid for Trade project with a budget of USD 1.4 million (2020-2022).Key deliverables:- capacity building activities (seminars, trainings, workshops);- impact studies of WTO accession on key sectors of the economy;- action plans on bringing national legislation of Uzbekistan in compliance with the WTO rules;- support in preparing accession-related outstanding documentary inputs (Q&A, LAP, checklists, etc.);- field trips for experience sharing and related events (EAEU Members and WTO Secretariat);- roundtables with private sector, academia and think tanks.Key achievements: (i) engaged in convening the 5th Working Party meeting on the Accession of Uzbekistan to the WTO; (ii) contributed in preparing replies of Uzbekistan to questions posed by WTO Members and Factual Summary of Points Raised on the Accession of Uzbekistan to the WTO, (iii) enhanced coordination skills. Show less



World Trade Organization

• Switzerland
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accessions Division Trainee

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  Served as a co-secretary on the WTO accession profiles of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Libya, Iran and Turkmenistan. Key responsibilities: - assisting in preparing WTO accession documents; - researching on WTO accession related topics; - assisting in preparation for and attending high-level meetings; - digitizing and registering completed bilateral agreements of Article XII Members on market access for goods and services; - assisting in coordination of TRTA activities delivered by the WTO and development partners (IOs, IFIs and WTO Members) to acceding governments; - undertaking other relevant job in facilitating the negotiations between WTO Members and governments requesting accession to the WTO. Key achievements: (i) engaged in holding the 4th Working Party meeting on the Accession of Uzbekistan, (ii) built comprehensive knowledge on the accession process to the WTO, (iii) enhanced skills of drafting internal summary reports, speaking notes, memorandums, etc. & (iv) improved skills of communication, diplomacy and working as a part of the team. Show less



Ipak Yuli Bank

• Uzbekistan
• Banking
• 100 - 200 Employee

• In-House Counsel

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2018

  Held positions of legal intern, legal counsel, lead legal counsel and senior legal counsel. Key responsibilities: - drafting internal bylaws; - providing legal opinion on multimillion loan projects, including with IFIs (ADB, IsDB, EBRD, IFC); - preparing statements of claim (submissions); - engaging with courts, law enforcement bodies, government agencies and business entities; - advising on banking, civil, tax and labour legislation of Uzbekistan. Key achievements: (i) enhanced skills of drafting contracts, bylaws, legal opinions, statements of claim (submissions), outgoing letters on legal matters and related documents; (ii) built comprehensive knowledge on banking legislation and associated laws. Show less



Joint-Stock Company "Deutsche Kabel AG Taschkent"

• Import & Export Division Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - May 2016

  Key responsibilities: - building strong client relationship with potential foreign customers; - providing pre-export documentary support; and - procuring raw materials, spare parts and equipment from overseas. Key achievements: strengthened skills of negotiation, effective planning and efficient use of financial resources. Key responsibilities: - building strong client relationship with potential foreign customers; - providing pre-export documentary support; and - procuring raw materials, spare parts and equipment from overseas. Key achievements: strengthened skills of negotiation, effective planning and efficient use of financial resources.