Laura Schmid is the Skills and Employability Specialist for North Africa and the Horn of Africa for the ILO based in Cairo, Egypt. She supports 11 different countries including supporting stakeholders in Ethiopia, Egypt and the Maghreb regarding inclusive skills development, quality STEM education and employability and career guidance. Prior to this position, she has worked for the German Development Cooperation GIZ as Employment Advisor in Egypt and as Migration and Employment Advisor in Jordon focusing on the Syrian crisis response. Laura holds a BSC. in International Economics and Development from Bayreuth University Germany and a MSC in International Relations from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.