Jethro works on the design and facilitation of learning and on creative approaches to reflective practice, participatory action research and social leadership, within progressive development and social change efforts. He is interested in the use of participatory learning methodologies to create and communicate new knowledge and ways of being, which lead to changes in power relations.

Jethro's current work is focused on curriculum and teaching practices for use in training, facilitation, adult learning and higher education settings, as well as organisational learning and change processes, and how these relate to broader efforts to strengthen civil and political society, social movements, advocacy and rights-based development.

Jethro convenes the current MA Participation, Power and Social Change course, and other MA and MPhil programmes at IDS. He is part of the team's Communication Unit, helping to develop and implement strategies for publishing and dissemination, knowledge management, online resources and forward development of the team's Participation Resource Centre.