Vastaavien

Vastaavien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun/adjective vastaava, meaning the person in charge or the responsible one. The term is used to refer collectively to individuals who hold responsibility for a specific area, project, task, or function within an organization, a government body, or a contract. In formal Finnish texts, vastaavien is often part of phrases locating duties or authorities, for example “vastaavien nimet” (the names of the people in charge) or “vastaavien tehtävien hoitaminen” (the performance of the tasks by the people in charge). The singular form vastaava or its declined forms are used for a single person in charge.

Usage and notes: Finnish relies on inflection; vastaavien marks the genitive plural, indicating possession or association with the described duties. The term appears in organizational charts, minutes of meetings, agreements, and official reports to designate the responsible individuals for a unit, project, or process. It should not be interpreted as a fixed job title by itself; rather, it forms part of larger noun phrases such as “vastaavien vastuulla” or “vastaavan vastuulla olevan henkilön” depending on case.

See also: vastaava, vastuu, organisaatio, johtaminen.