Arif Jabbar Khan

Arif Jabbar Khan is an accomplished humanitarian professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Country Director for War Child UK in Yemen since December 2023, Arif previously held the position of Country Director for WaterAid in Pakistan from September 2021 to December 2023. Additional experience includes managing humanitarian programs in Afghanistan with Islamic Relief Worldwide, leading the Chief of Party role at the USAID Ambassador's Fund Grant Programme/TDEA, and overseeing operations at Palladium. Arif's tenure at Oxfam International involved heading humanitarian campaigns and advancing women's rights within the organization’s global strategy. Earlier roles include serving as Regional Grants Manager for ChildFund International and Country Director for Oxfam in Pakistan. Arif's educational background includes an M.Phil. in Government and Public Policy from National Defense University, a Certificate in Disaster Management from Cranfield University, and a Master’s degree in Water Resources Development from the Asian Institute of Technology.