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3. Extraordinary devotion to duty under adverse conditions.4. Performs assigned duties in a manner that is clearly instrumental in the achievementof major Mission goals and objectives. In order to ensure that fairness and equityamong the nominees is considered against this factor, nominations must be for dutiesthat are performed over a five year period.5. Shows special effectiveness in using national differences to smoothly introduceAmerican staff members into professional, cultural, or personal relationships with HostCountry Nationals. This includes contributing to effective representation and personnelmorale.6. Sustains performance of the most important functions of the individual’s position in amanner that substantially exceeds normal job requirements. Additionally, when viewingthe individual’s performance, excellence is considered characteristic of the individual.7. Accomplishes assigned responsibilities in an exemplary manner, and establishes arecord of achievement.23*OMB Memorandum 13-05 directs the suspension of discretionary monetary awards while sequestrationis in place. Beginning March 8, 2013 USAID will not issue monetary awards until otherwise directed.