Neil Doherty Email & Phone Number

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Public Affairs Unit

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Child Care Legislation and Children's Rights Policy UnitChild Rights Policy UnitVarious tasks with Child Care Legislation and Children's Rights Policy Unit’s work in Ireland’s implementation of UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. Role included: Edit, proof-read, and format documents such as Ireland's Combined Fifth and Sixth State Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child ; drafting of consultation report documents (Public Consultation and Civil Society… Show more Child Care Legislation and Children's Rights Policy UnitChild Rights Policy UnitVarious tasks with Child Care Legislation and Children's Rights Policy Unit’s work in Ireland’s implementation of UN Convention of the Rights of the Child. Role included: Edit, proof-read, and format documents such as Ireland's Combined Fifth and Sixth State Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child ; drafting of consultation report documents (Public Consultation and Civil Society Stakeholders’ Consultation) to prepare for the State Report; liaison with graphic designers on design of reports; management of library of ‘What WE Think’ reports, organise launch event of the 'What WE Think' suite of reports in March 2022.Organise event with Council of Europe as part of Ireland’s Chairmanship of the Council of Ministers May-November 2022. Role included preparing RFQ documents and evaluating procurement competitions associated with the event and act as liaison with suppliers.Monitor and track the Unit's interactions with Oireachtas business such as co-ordinate response to Parliamentary Questions, Ministerial Representations, Topical Debates, and Leaders Questions.Manage Unit’s procurement, financial, and budgetary matters (including drafting procurement competition documents (RFQ), taking part in evaluations as well preparing annual estimates and profile of expenditure) Record Liaison Officer for the Unit. Show less

Dublin, Ireland

• Appointed Access Officer under the Disability Act for the organisation in March 2018 after completing training at O’Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC). • Head of the organisation’s Access Team and chaired quarterly meetings with team members from all units and divisions of the organisation creating annual work plan and updating team on latest developments. • Researched and wrote Visitor’s Guide and accessibility content on website. • Advocated and achieved addition of accessibility… Show more • Appointed Access Officer under the Disability Act for the organisation in March 2018 after completing training at O’Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC). • Head of the organisation’s Access Team and chaired quarterly meetings with team members from all units and divisions of the organisation creating annual work plan and updating team on latest developments. • Researched and wrote Visitor’s Guide and accessibility content on website. • Advocated and achieved addition of accessibility module in HR induction training programme for new entrants. Created material for training module and presented it to new entrants. With COVID-19 adapted training from in-person module to remote digital resource. Show less

Dublin, Ireland

Plain English Project Lead• Leader of Plain English project team creating 17 Plain English Mark certified information guides and forms for example Making a Planning Appeal. • Developing and publishing glossary on website of commonly used terms and phrases used in the organisation,• Point of contact with the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) - Plain English Champion/Co-ordinator in ABP. • Managing budget and resources including invoicing with the NALA.Delivery of new… Show more Plain English Project Lead• Leader of Plain English project team creating 17 Plain English Mark certified information guides and forms for example Making a Planning Appeal. • Developing and publishing glossary on website of commonly used terms and phrases used in the organisation,• Point of contact with the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) - Plain English Champion/Co-ordinator in ABP. • Managing budget and resources including invoicing with the NALA.Delivery of new website• Part of team developing new 2021 website. Prepare and upload over 350 webpages in English along with their Irish language version in Kentico. This included re-formatting and some editing.Publications: Day-to-day operations• Managing day-to-day operations.• Creating and producing internal corporate documents • Copy-editor and proof-reader of Annual Reports 2012 to 2019. Role also included arrangement of photography (2012-2019), artwork (2012-2013), translation into Irish language (2012-2019) and printing (2013-2017). • Creating new information guides by initiating, researching and leading the team to develop information guides.• Translating items into FrenchBrand Guidelines• Worked on organisation’s first Brand Guidelines.• Point of contact to answer questions from colleagues about any aspect of the Brand Guidelines including use of logo• Day-to-day responsibility for adherence to the Brand Guidelines and managing staff carrying out audits and monitoring to measure compliance.Oireachtas Queries• Point of contact for Members of the Houses of Oireachtas to submit queries. Responsibility to send responses back to the sender on behalf of the organisation. Irish language• Responsible for organising all translations requiring external translation and maintain good working relationship with external translator.• Ensuring organisation met the requirements of the Official Languages Act and regulations in particular stationery, signage and publications. Show less

Dublin, Ireland

Administrative support to 53 Inspectors and acted as liaison to external specialist consultants. Point of contact for Inspectorate Support section in the internal Sharepoint intranet; I created and maintained pages and databases. Projects included design, building and maintenance of Inspectorate Attendance System and Site Visit Health & Safety database.Co-ordinated the English and Irish text of An Bord Pleanála's Annual Report by liaising with senior management and translators; I… Show more Administrative support to 53 Inspectors and acted as liaison to external specialist consultants. Point of contact for Inspectorate Support section in the internal Sharepoint intranet; I created and maintained pages and databases. Projects included design, building and maintenance of Inspectorate Attendance System and Site Visit Health & Safety database.Co-ordinated the English and Irish text of An Bord Pleanála's Annual Report by liaising with senior management and translators; I formatted the report and I suggested new infographics and created those that were approved. I ensured that final document adheres to Board's corporate print policy.Co-ordinator for all courier services required by the organizationAssist senior staff in tenders and public procurement Member of internal working groups on internal reforms; renovation of website; and “Green Team” on environmental matters Show less

Certificate, Plain Language, A+ To A-, Pass

Comprehensive Certificate course covering Plain Language Principles including modules on Plain Graphics and Design (A+ Grade), Technical.

Certificate, Strategic Public Sector Communications

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Relations

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) (Hons), European Studies (French, Spanish)

Diploma, Programme International

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