erityistehtäviä

Erityistehtäviä is a Finnish noun meaning "special tasks" or "special duties." The word is formed from erityinen, meaning "special," and tehtävät, the plural of tehtävä, meaning "task" or "assignment." It is used primarily in contexts where certain activities are distinguished from ordinary responsibilities because they require unique qualifications, heightened responsibility, or special conditions.

In Finnish public administration, erityistehtäviä may refer to positions with additional legal privileges or obligations, such as those held by senior civil servants, lawyers in court-appointed roles, or certain elected officials. The term is also common in education and research, describing projects that require specialized expertise, equipment or interdisciplinary collaboration, often funded through grants. In the military and civil defence sectors, erityistehtäviä denote assignments that involve strategic planning, intelligence gathering, or high-risk operations.

The designation of erityistehtäviä can carry implications for remuneration, training, and accountability. Regulations governing special duties are usually stipulated in sector‑specific statutes or institutional bylaws, ensuring that individuals undertaking such tasks are appropriately vetted and supported.

In everyday usage, the term may be encountered in job advertisements, institutional handbooks, or legislative texts where the distinction between routine and special assignments is legally or operationally significant. It reflects Finland’s emphasis on clarity in role definition and the recognition that certain tasks demand distinct safeguards and recognition.