Togo seeks electrical expert for 20,000-unit affordable housing project

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Tuesday, 03 March 2026 10:07

Togo seeks electrical expert for 20,000-unit affordable housing project

(Togo First) - The Togolese government, through the CITAFRIC agency, has issued a call for expressions of interest to recruit an electrical engineer. The selected expert will support the Project Management Unit overseeing the construction of 20,000 affordable housing units.

The specialist will work on feasibility studies and primary road infrastructure. The assignment is funded by a grant from the African Development Bank (AfDB). Candidates must hold a master’s degree and have at least 10 years of experience designing electrical systems for large-scale residential developments.

Particular attention will be given to candidates’ experience in drafting technical specifications and managing projects financed by international donors.

The 20,000-unit housing project is part of the Togolese government’s roadmap. It aims to reduce the affordable housing deficit while easing congestion in central Lomé. Led by the Ministry of Urban Planning, the program is primarily being implemented at the Kpome Dalave site, which spans 1,177 hectares, as well as in Sagbado-Avoeme and Yokoe-Kopegan.

The project goes beyond housing construction, seeking to develop resilient and modern urban centers that meet strict standards for energy transition, sanitation and smart infrastructure.

Applications must be submitted by March 10, 2026. The recruitment signals the start of a critical technical phase aimed at securing the program’s energy infrastructure.

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