Personal Information
Date of Birth: 20 February 1968
Place of Birth: Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
Marital Status: Married
E-mail: habibovtohir@gmail.com
Address (Home): 735400, Gafurov Str 40/6, Republic of Tajikistan
Address (Office): 734004, 37 Bokhtar Str., Dushanbe
Telephone (Mobile): +992 919430885, +992 007556868
Telephone (Office): +992 (37) 223-06-68, 227-88-57 (fax)
Professional Summary
A seasoned economist and legal specialist with extensive experience in external economic affairs, foreign trade cooperation, policy and agreement drafting, donor coordination, and public-sector budget planning. Over nearly three decades at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan, he has contributed to bilateral and multilateral economic partnerships, including coordination of the Tajikistan–U.S. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), and maintained active collaboration with development partners (USAID, SECO, DFID, GIZ).
Education
- Tajik State National University, Faculty of History and Law (1989–1994)
- Tajik State National University, Faculty of Economics (2000–2005)
- Foreign Trade Management, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, India (April–June 1997)
- Foreign Trade Development II, JICA, Japan (June–August 2004)
- Specialisation: Economist, Lawyer
Трудовая деятельность:
Professional Experience
Head of Department Human Resource Development & Special Part Specialist
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe | October 2025 – Present
- Leads the Human Resource Development Department (renamed from HR Department).
- Oversees staffing strategy, personnel development, and internal HR policy implementation.
- Serves concurrently as Special Part Specialist, handling priority and sensitive administrative functions.
Chief Specialist, Department of External Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe | 2023 – September 2025
- Implemented Tajikistan’s external economic policy and supported national trade priorities.
- Coordinated bilateral and multilateral economic cooperation programs.
- Drafted, reviewed, and monitored intergovernmental agreements on trade, investment, and technical cooperation.
- Maintained cooperation with international organizations and development partners.
Head of Head of Department Human Resource Development & Special Part Specialist
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe | 2022 – 2023
- Directed ministry-wide HR administration, staff evaluation, and capacity development.
- Ensured compliance with civil service and labor regulations.
Chief Specialist, Department of External Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe | 2011 – 2022
- Ensured implementation of external economic policy across relevant stakeholders.
- Developed and promoted bilateral trade and economic relations, including with the United States.
- Coordinated and facilitated implementation of the Tajikistan–U.S. Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
- Established and maintained partnerships with donor organizations (USAID, SECO, DFID, GIZ).
- Developed cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries and intergovernmental organizations (SCO, ECO, OIC, etc.).
- Drafted normative legal acts (Presidential Decrees, Government Resolutions, Intergovernmental Agreements).
- Prepared draft intergovernmental agreements on trade, investment promotion and protection, and technical/scientific cooperation.
- Conducted analysis of bilateral agreements and monitored implementation.
Leading Specialist, Department of External Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe | 2005 – 2011
- Led analytical and coordination work related to foreign trade and investment.
- Prepared policy notes, cooperation proposals, and draft agreements.
Specialist, Department of External Economic Affairs
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Dushanbe | 1995 – 2005
- Supported implementation of state external economic policy.
- Assisted in drafting analytical reports and bilateral cooperation documents.
Skills and Competencies
- External Economic Affairs & Foreign Trade Cooperation
- Bilateral and Multilateral Negotiations
- Legal and Policy Drafting
- International Donor and Partner Coordination
- Strategic Economic Analysis
- Budget Planning, Forecasting & Monitoring
- Financial Reporting and Variance Analysis
Languages
- Tajik (Mother tongue)
- Russian (Fluent)
- English (Good)
